InflexionPoint Podcast: Cultivating Change from the Inside Out

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http://inflexionpointpodcast.com]]>enSociety & CultureCopyright Inflexion Point Podcasthttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dcaa9dddc19020c28533dfb415fdaa6b.jpgInflexionPoint Podcast: Cultivating Change from the Inside Outhttp://inflexionpointpodcast.comThu, 20 Aug 2026 04:23:48 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastInflexion Point Podcastanitarussell@theplacetosoar.comEnter a brave space to ponder solving The Cairo Question. Engage in dialogue based on the premise that dismantling racism goes beyond laws and legislation or politics or economics. It's an inside job where personal transformation and accountability...
http://inflexionpointpodcast.com]]>false65278175-f686-5bc2-9085-84065d83326aepisodicMartyrs Day July 5, 2026 Recap: The Birth of a Visionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/martyrs-day-july-5-2026-recap-the-birth-of-a-vision--74359092Martyrs Day July 5, 2026 Recap: Birth of a Vision. We're hoping you caught the previous episodes discussing the Inaugural Martyrs Day 2026 event held on July 5, 2026. In this episode we bring you a recap of the day with proclamations and events happening in communities throughout the nation.Birth of a Vision. Martyrs Day is a vision conceived in the heart, mind, and soul of Gloria J. Brown Marshall. Martyrs Day July 5, 2026 became a statement of reckoning, recognition, and celebration. Using her prowess as an American civil rights attorney, legal correspondent, author, playwright, essayist, and racial justice activist, Gloria put out a call across the nation. MartyrsDay.US became a reality when the National Inaugural Martyrs Day Founders emerged: Ronald B. Saunders, Yunior Rivas, Ebony L. Dendy, Reginal Van Lee, Tenzin Gund Marrow, Vincent DeForest, Gwen Howze, Martha R. Conley, Ronald Collins, Dr. Andrew Smallwood, Anita D. Russell, Dr. Margaret Bristow, Dr. Artie Travis, Tamara M. Saunders, Kim E. Andrews, Bonita Penn, Lea Blumenfeld, Jawan Finley, and Martha Swan. Once assembled the organizing committee got to work, beginning with the Martyrs Day Resolution conjoined with the power of memory, purpose, proclamations, and national events. Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch Inaugural Commemoration of Martyrs Day: Our History Transcends the Future “We are making history. The Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH (Association for the Study of African American Life and History) is the first branch to recognize Martyrs Day. The branch was honored to be in the forefront supporting, promoting, and disseminating information about Martyrs Day." —Ronald B.Saunders, Branch President
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/martyrs-day-july-5-2026-recap-the-birth-of-a-vision-39924Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastMartyrs Day July 5, 2026 Recap: Birth of a Vision. We're hoping you caught the previous episodes discussing the Inaugural Martyrs Day 2026 event held on July 5, 2026. In this episode we bring you a recap of the day with proclamations and events...Martyrs Day July 5, 2026 Recap: Birth of a Vision. We're hoping you caught the previous episodes discussing the Inaugural Martyrs Day 2026 event held on July 5, 2026. In this episode we bring you a recap of the day with proclamations and events happening in communities throughout the nation.Birth of a Vision. Martyrs Day is a vision conceived in the heart, mind, and soul of Gloria J. Brown Marshall. Martyrs Day July 5, 2026 became a statement of reckoning, recognition, and celebration. Using her prowess as an American civil rights attorney, legal correspondent, author, playwright, essayist, and racial justice activist, Gloria put out a call across the nation. MartyrsDay.US became a reality when the National Inaugural Martyrs Day Founders emerged: Ronald B. Saunders, Yunior Rivas, Ebony L. Dendy, Reginal Van Lee, Tenzin Gund Marrow, Vincent DeForest, Gwen Howze, Martha R. Conley, Ronald Collins, Dr. Andrew Smallwood, Anita D. Russell, Dr. Margaret Bristow, Dr. Artie Travis, Tamara M. Saunders, Kim E. Andrews, Bonita Penn, Lea Blumenfeld, Jawan Finley, and Martha Swan. Once assembled the organizing committee got to work, beginning with the Martyrs Day Resolution conjoined with the power of memory, purpose, proclamations, and national events. Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch Inaugural Commemoration of Martyrs Day: Our History Transcends the Future “We are making history. The Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH (Association for the Study of African American Life and History) is the first branch to recognize Martyrs Day. The branch was honored to be in the forefront supporting, promoting, and disseminating information about Martyrs Day." —Ronald B.Saunders, Branch President
]]>3285falsefullEncore: Reimagine DEI: The Worldview Vision of Celeste Warrenhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/encore-reimagine-dei-the-worldview-vision-of-celeste-warren--73521685Reimagine DEI: The Worldview Vision of Celeste Warren
In this episode of InflexionPoint Podcast we delve into "The Worldview Vision of Celeste Warren, Consultant, Speaker, Author, who describes herself as..."a diversity, equity and inclusion strategist, speaker, author, and consultant who partners with leaders and organizations to embed inclusive culture and equity into their core strategies and everyday practices. I support organizations to move from surface-level inclusion and equity efforts to measurable, sustainable change, equipping them with frameworks, training, and strategies that foster belonging, fairness, and high performance. My superpower is connecting heart and strategy — turning complex ideas about equity and inclusion into clear, actionable models that leaders can implement today. I am inspired by the resilience and brilliance of individuals from all backgrounds when given the opportunity and space to thrive, and by the daily possibility of designing systems that allow everyone to succeed.”

Reflection: Why Does Reimagining DEI Feel Right Today? Celeste says. “Sharing practical insights and lived experience that help listeners move from awareness to action — breaking down barriers, clarifying equity, and inspiring leaders at all levels to build workplaces and communities where everyone feels heard, valued, and able to contribute.

Reflection: Worldview Formation, Experiences and Narratives. We explore Celeste's response to questions like: How do you understand the role of worldview in shaping personal or collective behavior? How do you engage conversations across difference, disagreement, uncertainty, or different worldviews?

Celeste Warren: Redefining DEI Leadership through 4 Core Services:

Customized DEI strategies
Professional training programs
Speaking engagements
Organizational counseling.

Books by Celeste Warren: https://crwdiversity.com/#book and Destination STEM: https://destinationstem.org
The Truth About Equity: A Personal and Practical Guide. This powerful and urgent read will change the way you think about fairness and inclusion. With clear, compelling analogies, it breaks down complex issues of equity and invites readers to become active agents of change.
How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador. Many individuals feel they don’t have a role to play in driving diversity and inclusion, but everyone has a role to play to make real change. Her book will provide individuals with a guide for how they can specifically leverage their abilities to create the culture they want to see, where everyone can feel engaged and empowered to add value.
Destination STEM: Forging a Brighter Futurefor Students of Color. A non-profit created to enable a future for students of color and students in need who desire to seek careers within the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. "Our desire is to help students of color and those in need see the possibilities that exist by exposing them to opportunities to learn about STEM related fields- We provide awareness and education programs as well as other resources to students pursuing STEM degrees."

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/encore-reimagine-dei-the-worldview-vision-of-celeste-warren-39891Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastReimagine DEI: The Worldview Vision of Celeste Warren In this episode of InflexionPoint Podcast we delve into "The Worldview Vision of Celeste Warren, Consultant, Speaker, Author, who describes herself as..."a diversity, equity and inclusion...Reimagine DEI: The Worldview Vision of Celeste Warren
In this episode of InflexionPoint Podcast we delve into "The Worldview Vision of Celeste Warren, Consultant, Speaker, Author, who describes herself as..."a diversity, equity and inclusion strategist, speaker, author, and consultant who partners with leaders and organizations to embed inclusive culture and equity into their core strategies and everyday practices. I support organizations to move from surface-level inclusion and equity efforts to measurable, sustainable change, equipping them with frameworks, training, and strategies that foster belonging, fairness, and high performance. My superpower is connecting heart and strategy — turning complex ideas about equity and inclusion into clear, actionable models that leaders can implement today. I am inspired by the resilience and brilliance of individuals from all backgrounds when given the opportunity and space to thrive, and by the daily possibility of designing systems that allow everyone to succeed.”

Reflection: Why Does Reimagining DEI Feel Right Today? Celeste says. “Sharing practical insights and lived experience that help listeners move from awareness to action — breaking down barriers, clarifying equity, and inspiring leaders at all levels to build workplaces and communities where everyone feels heard, valued, and able to contribute.

Reflection: Worldview Formation, Experiences and Narratives. We explore Celeste's response to questions like: How do you understand the role of worldview in shaping personal or collective behavior? How do you engage conversations across difference, disagreement, uncertainty, or different worldviews?

Celeste Warren: Redefining DEI Leadership through 4 Core Services:

Customized DEI strategies
Professional training programs
Speaking engagements
Organizational counseling.

Books by Celeste Warren: https://crwdiversity.com/#book and Destination STEM: https://destinationstem.org
The Truth About Equity: A Personal and Practical Guide. This powerful and urgent read will change the way you think about fairness and inclusion. With clear, compelling analogies, it breaks down complex issues of equity and invites readers to become active agents of change.
How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador. Many individuals feel they don’t have a role to play in driving diversity and inclusion, but everyone has a role to play to make real change. Her book will provide individuals with a guide for how they can specifically leverage their abilities to create the culture they want to see, where everyone can feel engaged and empowered to add value.
Destination STEM: Forging a Brighter Futurefor Students of Color. A non-profit created to enable a future for students of color and students in need who desire to seek careers within the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. "Our desire is to help students of color and those in need see the possibilities that exist by exposing them to opportunities to learn about STEM related fields- We provide awareness and education programs as well as other resources to students pursuing STEM degrees."

]]>3222falsefullReimagine DEI: The Worldview Vision of Celeste Warrenhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reimagine-dei-the-worldview-vision-of-celeste-warren--73006134Reimagine DEI: The Worldview Vision of Celeste Warren
In this episode of InflexionPoint Podcast we delve into "The Worldview Vision of Celeste Warren, Consultant, Speaker, Author, who describes herself as..."a diversity, equity and inclusion strategist, speaker, author, and consultant who partners with leaders and organizations to embed inclusive culture and equity into their core strategies and everyday practices. I support organizations to move from surface-level inclusion and equity efforts to measurable, sustainable change, equipping them with frameworks, training, and strategies that foster belonging, fairness, and high performance. My superpower is connecting heart and strategy — turning complex ideas about equity and inclusion into clear, actionable models that leaders can implement today. I am inspired by the resilience and brilliance of individuals from all backgrounds when given the opportunity and space to thrive, and by the daily possibility of designing systems that allow everyone to succeed.”

Reflection: Why Does Reimagining DEI Feel Right Today? Celeste says. “Sharing practical insights and lived experience that help listeners move from awareness to action — breaking down barriers, clarifying equity, and inspiring leaders at all levels to build workplaces and communities where everyone feels heard, valued, and able to contribute.

Reflection: Worldview Formation, Experiences and Narratives. We explore Celeste's response to questions like: How do you understand the role of worldview in shaping personal or collective behavior? How do you engage conversations across difference, disagreement, uncertainty, or different worldviews?

Celeste Warren: Redefining DEI Leadership through 4 Core Services:

Customized DEI strategies
Professional training programs
Speaking engagements
Organizational counseling.

Books by Celeste Warren: https://crwdiversity.com/#book and Destination STEM: https://destinationstem.org
The Truth About Equity: A Personal and Practical Guide. This powerful and urgent read will change the way you think about fairness and inclusion. With clear, compelling analogies, it breaks down complex issues of equity and invites readers to become active agents of change.
How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador. Many individuals feel they don’t have a role to play in driving diversity and inclusion, but everyone has a role to play to make real change. Her book will provide individuals with a guide for how they can specifically leverage their abilities to create the culture they want to see, where everyone can feel engaged and empowered to add value.
Destination STEM: Forging a Brighter Futurefor Students of Color. A non-profit created to enable a future for students of color and students in need who desire to seek careers within the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. "Our desire is to help students of color and those in need see the possibilities that exist by exposing them to opportunities to learn about STEM related fields- We provide awareness and education programs as well as other resources to students pursuing STEM degrees."

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/reimagine-dei-the-worldview-vision-of-celeste-warren-39822Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastReimagine DEI: The Worldview Vision of Celeste Warren In this episode of InflexionPoint Podcast we delve into "The Worldview Vision of Celeste Warren, Consultant, Speaker, Author, who describes herself as..."a diversity, equity and inclusion...Reimagine DEI: The Worldview Vision of Celeste Warren
In this episode of InflexionPoint Podcast we delve into "The Worldview Vision of Celeste Warren, Consultant, Speaker, Author, who describes herself as..."a diversity, equity and inclusion strategist, speaker, author, and consultant who partners with leaders and organizations to embed inclusive culture and equity into their core strategies and everyday practices. I support organizations to move from surface-level inclusion and equity efforts to measurable, sustainable change, equipping them with frameworks, training, and strategies that foster belonging, fairness, and high performance. My superpower is connecting heart and strategy — turning complex ideas about equity and inclusion into clear, actionable models that leaders can implement today. I am inspired by the resilience and brilliance of individuals from all backgrounds when given the opportunity and space to thrive, and by the daily possibility of designing systems that allow everyone to succeed.”

Reflection: Why Does Reimagining DEI Feel Right Today? Celeste says. “Sharing practical insights and lived experience that help listeners move from awareness to action — breaking down barriers, clarifying equity, and inspiring leaders at all levels to build workplaces and communities where everyone feels heard, valued, and able to contribute.

Reflection: Worldview Formation, Experiences and Narratives. We explore Celeste's response to questions like: How do you understand the role of worldview in shaping personal or collective behavior? How do you engage conversations across difference, disagreement, uncertainty, or different worldviews?

Celeste Warren: Redefining DEI Leadership through 4 Core Services:

Customized DEI strategies
Professional training programs
Speaking engagements
Organizational counseling.

Books by Celeste Warren: https://crwdiversity.com/#book and Destination STEM: https://destinationstem.org
The Truth About Equity: A Personal and Practical Guide. This powerful and urgent read will change the way you think about fairness and inclusion. With clear, compelling analogies, it breaks down complex issues of equity and invites readers to become active agents of change.
How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador. Many individuals feel they don’t have a role to play in driving diversity and inclusion, but everyone has a role to play to make real change. Her book will provide individuals with a guide for how they can specifically leverage their abilities to create the culture they want to see, where everyone can feel engaged and empowered to add value.
Destination STEM: Forging a Brighter Futurefor Students of Color. A non-profit created to enable a future for students of color and students in need who desire to seek careers within the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. "Our desire is to help students of color and those in need see the possibilities that exist by exposing them to opportunities to learn about STEM related fields- We provide awareness and education programs as well as other resources to students pursuing STEM degrees."

]]>3222falsefullRethinking Dehumanization: Justice Is More Than Changing Laws—It Is Restoring Moral Visionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rethinking-dehumanization-justice-is-more-than-changing-laws-it-is-restoring-moral-vision--72782825FROM MEMORY TO VISION. In our last episode discussing Martyrs Day July 5, 2026, we remembered people whose lives were taken because someone decided they were worth less than others. We remembered Black martyrs. Indigenous martyrs. White allies. Men. Women. Children. But remembrance raises another question: How does a society arrive at the point where some human beings no longer appear fully human? If we only remember what happened without asking why it happened, history remains a collection of tragedies instead of becoming a teacher. That brings us to today's conversation. What kind of worldview must exist for one human being to stop seeing another a fully human?

WHAT IS DEHUMANIZATION?Why do martyrs exist at all? What kind of worldview creates martyrs? What happens inside individuals and societies when they lose the capacity to recognize the humanity of others? What if history’s greatest tragedy wasn’t simply that people were treated as less than human…What if the deeper tragedy was that entire societies lost the ability to recognize the humanity that was always there?

HISTORICAL CONTEXT. Dehumanization has historically facilitated various harms, including racism, discrimination, slavery, and even genocide. It serves to legitimize violence and exploitation by reducing moral restraint and reinforcing social hierarchies. https://www.populismstudies.org/Vocabulary/dehumanization. But this understanding feels incomplete...

WORLDVIEW CREATES WORLDS. Progression: Worldview > Perception > Narrative > Policy > Practice > History. Behavior doesn't necessarily begin with behavior; it begins with worldview.

AUDIENCE REFLECTION ETHOS. Perhaps the greatest tragedy of human history is not that some people were treated as though they were less than human. It is that entire societies learned to look directly at fully human people—and no longer see them.

What stories have shaped the way you see people who are different from you?
Where have you witnessed imagination being used to divide rather than unite?
How might your own worldview influence the way you perceive another person’s humanity or dignity?

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/rethinking-dehumanization-justice-is-more-than-changing-lawsit-is-restoring-moral-vision-39772Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastFROM MEMORY TO VISION. In our last episode discussing Martyrs Day July 5, 2026, we remembered people whose lives were taken because someone decided they were worth less than others. We remembered Black martyrs. Indigenous martyrs. White allies. Men....FROM MEMORY TO VISION. In our last episode discussing Martyrs Day July 5, 2026, we remembered people whose lives were taken because someone decided they were worth less than others. We remembered Black martyrs. Indigenous martyrs. White allies. Men. Women. Children. But remembrance raises another question: How does a society arrive at the point where some human beings no longer appear fully human? If we only remember what happened without asking why it happened, history remains a collection of tragedies instead of becoming a teacher. That brings us to today's conversation. What kind of worldview must exist for one human being to stop seeing another a fully human?

WHAT IS DEHUMANIZATION?Why do martyrs exist at all? What kind of worldview creates martyrs? What happens inside individuals and societies when they lose the capacity to recognize the humanity of others? What if history’s greatest tragedy wasn’t simply that people were treated as less than human…What if the deeper tragedy was that entire societies lost the ability to recognize the humanity that was always there?

HISTORICAL CONTEXT. Dehumanization has historically facilitated various harms, including racism, discrimination, slavery, and even genocide. It serves to legitimize violence and exploitation by reducing moral restraint and reinforcing social hierarchies. https://www.populismstudies.org/Vocabulary/dehumanization. But this understanding feels incomplete...

WORLDVIEW CREATES WORLDS. Progression: Worldview > Perception > Narrative > Policy > Practice > History. Behavior doesn't necessarily begin with behavior; it begins with worldview.

AUDIENCE REFLECTION ETHOS. Perhaps the greatest tragedy of human history is not that some people were treated as though they were less than human. It is that entire societies learned to look directly at fully human people—and no longer see them.

What stories have shaped the way you see people who are different from you?
Where have you witnessed imagination being used to divide rather than unite?
How might your own worldview influence the way you perceive another person’s humanity or dignity?

]]>3441falsefullThe Myth of Independencehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-myth-of-independence--72572492The Myth of IndependenceIn today’s reflective conversation we explore America’s Independence Day.
The Fourth of July 2026July 4th is one of the most sacred days in the America’s worldview narrative. Fireworks light the sky. Flags wave. Speeches echo with the language of liberty. But what are we really celebrating...historically?
In 1776, a group of men declared, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
It is one of the most powerful political statements ever written. Yet, it is also one of the most incomplete. Because at the very moment those words were proclaimed, millions were enslaved. Indigenous land was being taken. Women had no political voice. Freedom was declared—but not distributed.
The Fifth of July 1852What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July? On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass delivered one of the most powerful speeches in American history. Invited to speak at a Fourth of July celebration in Rochester, New York, Douglass chose instead to speak on the July 5th — deliberately distancing himself from a holiday that celebrated freedom while millions of African Americans remained enslaved.July 5, 2026 represents America’s First Martyrs Day to Remember...Slain activists and protesters of any era in US History; those whose untimely death lead to positive changes in this nation; and those who made extraordinary sacrifices for equal justice throughout their lifetime.
Martyrs Day Founder: Gloria J. Browne-Marshall.
Professor of constitutional law at John Jay College, (CUNY), an award -winning writer, a playwright, and a legal commentator. She has litigated cases for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and Community Legal Services. Her previous works include She Took Justice: The Black Woman, Law, and Power and The Voting Rights War. Dr. Browne-Marshall "introduces Martyrs Day, a national remembrance for protesters killed in the fight for justice and equality, observed on July 5th. Inspired by Frederick Douglass’s speech, it honors activists who turned words into rights, sparking progress and fairness.
Reflection Questions:
1) What Does It Cost to Make Freedom Real? If July 4 declares freedom and July 5 tells the truth about freedom, then July 5 must also ask something more difficult . What will it sort to close the gap?2) Can we celebrate Independence honestly? America did not begin as a fully realized democracy. It began as a promise. A declaration of what it could be—not a reflection of what was. It requires protest, struggle, resistance, and the willingness to challenge the nation in the name of its own ideals.3) The real question is this: Can we celebrate Independence Day and Martyrs Day honestly? Because if we cannot, then celebration becomes performance. And freedom becomes theater.
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/the-myth-of-independence-39719Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point Podcast The Myth of IndependenceIn today’s reflective conversation we explore America’s Independence Day. The Fourth of July 2026July 4th is one of the most sacred days in the America’s worldview narrative. Fireworks light the sky. Flags wave. Speeches echo...The Myth of IndependenceIn today’s reflective conversation we explore America’s Independence Day.
The Fourth of July 2026July 4th is one of the most sacred days in the America’s worldview narrative. Fireworks light the sky. Flags wave. Speeches echo with the language of liberty. But what are we really celebrating...historically?
In 1776, a group of men declared, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
It is one of the most powerful political statements ever written. Yet, it is also one of the most incomplete. Because at the very moment those words were proclaimed, millions were enslaved. Indigenous land was being taken. Women had no political voice. Freedom was declared—but not distributed.
The Fifth of July 1852What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July? On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass delivered one of the most powerful speeches in American history. Invited to speak at a Fourth of July celebration in Rochester, New York, Douglass chose instead to speak on the July 5th — deliberately distancing himself from a holiday that celebrated freedom while millions of African Americans remained enslaved.July 5, 2026 represents America’s First Martyrs Day to Remember...Slain activists and protesters of any era in US History; those whose untimely death lead to positive changes in this nation; and those who made extraordinary sacrifices for equal justice throughout their lifetime.
Martyrs Day Founder: Gloria J. Browne-Marshall.
Professor of constitutional law at John Jay College, (CUNY), an award -winning writer, a playwright, and a legal commentator. She has litigated cases for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and Community Legal Services. Her previous works include She Took Justice: The Black Woman, Law, and Power and The Voting Rights War. Dr. Browne-Marshall "introduces Martyrs Day, a national remembrance for protesters killed in the fight for justice and equality, observed on July 5th. Inspired by Frederick Douglass’s speech, it honors activists who turned words into rights, sparking progress and fairness.
Reflection Questions:
1) What Does It Cost to Make Freedom Real? If July 4 declares freedom and July 5 tells the truth about freedom, then July 5 must also ask something more difficult . What will it sort to close the gap?2) Can we celebrate Independence honestly? America did not begin as a fully realized democracy. It began as a promise. A declaration of what it could be—not a reflection of what was. It requires protest, struggle, resistance, and the willingness to challenge the nation in the name of its own ideals.3) The real question is this: Can we celebrate Independence Day and Martyrs Day honestly? Because if we cannot, then celebration becomes performance. And freedom becomes theater.
]]>3548falsefullFrom Mission to Empowerment: Guest Craig Alsup on Service, Power, and Community at MANNA Worldwidehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-mission-to-empowerment-guest-craig-alsup-on-service-power-and-community-at-manna-worldwide--72333912GUEST BIOGRAPHY: Craig Alsup is a follower of Christ with a personal mission to impact the world through both Christian missionary service and entrepreneurship. He has been married to his wife Jennifer for 20 years and has 6 kids. He serves full-time as Associate Director for Asia with MANNA Worldwide, leading mission teams and building partnerships to launch and sustain churches, nutrition centers, and orphanages. Craig also consults with entrepreneurs and business leaders on systems, efficiency, and marketing; speaks at churches and leadership events; and leads Lone Star Dads Fort Worth to help dads build authentic connection and community. Craig’s passion is helping churches, business leaders, and individuals align their lives with their mission to impact the world.ABOUT MANNA WORLDWIDE: MANNA Worldwide began with a conviction that vulnerable children deserved more than survival. Founded in 2001. “At MANNA Worldwide, we believe no child should have to face hunger or poverty alone. For almost 30 years, we have worked with local leaders and communities to create programs that meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children. Every project starts with one question: How can we give these children hope today and a brighter future tomorrow?” Core Mission: “...rescuing children from the grip of poverty,” with a holistic faith-based model focused on nutrition, medical care, education, clean water, orphan/family care, camps/retreats, leadership/job skills, and gospel-centered service. MANNA Worldwide works directly with local partners across 47 countries to rescue children from the grip of physical and spiritual poverty.
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/from-mission-to-empowerment-guest-craig-alsup-on-service-power-and-community-at-manna-worldwide-39664Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastGUEST BIOGRAPHY: Craig Alsup is a follower of Christ with a personal mission to impact the world through both Christian missionary service and entrepreneurship. He has been married to his wife Jennifer for 20 years and has 6 kids. He serves full-time...GUEST BIOGRAPHY: Craig Alsup is a follower of Christ with a personal mission to impact the world through both Christian missionary service and entrepreneurship. He has been married to his wife Jennifer for 20 years and has 6 kids. He serves full-time as Associate Director for Asia with MANNA Worldwide, leading mission teams and building partnerships to launch and sustain churches, nutrition centers, and orphanages. Craig also consults with entrepreneurs and business leaders on systems, efficiency, and marketing; speaks at churches and leadership events; and leads Lone Star Dads Fort Worth to help dads build authentic connection and community. Craig’s passion is helping churches, business leaders, and individuals align their lives with their mission to impact the world.ABOUT MANNA WORLDWIDE: MANNA Worldwide began with a conviction that vulnerable children deserved more than survival. Founded in 2001. “At MANNA Worldwide, we believe no child should have to face hunger or poverty alone. For almost 30 years, we have worked with local leaders and communities to create programs that meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children. Every project starts with one question: How can we give these children hope today and a brighter future tomorrow?” Core Mission: “...rescuing children from the grip of poverty,” with a holistic faith-based model focused on nutrition, medical care, education, clean water, orphan/family care, camps/retreats, leadership/job skills, and gospel-centered service. MANNA Worldwide works directly with local partners across 47 countries to rescue children from the grip of physical and spiritual poverty.
]]>3520falsefullEncore: Who Shapes the Moral Climate of Society? A Conversation with Author William Milehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/encore-who-shapes-the-moral-climate-of-society-a-conversation-with-author-william-mile--72090919REIMAGINE WE BEGINS WITH REIMAGINE ME"It's not just a philosophy, a brand, or even a framework, It represents an evolutionary process towards empowerment."—Anita D. Russell
Worldview Formation: The 8:2 Theory of LeadershipWorldview formation refers to the process by which individuals or groups develop a comprehensive set of beliefs, values, and assumptions that shape their understanding and interpretation of the world.

Insight: Racism, nationalism, tribalism, and hierarchy are not first political problems. They are identity problems produced by worldview formation. In many historical situations, a relatively small number of people strongly shape the moral direction of a society — for better or worse.
Book Quote: “Imagine the possibility of exposing hidden forces that have manipulated civilizations, sparked genocides, and turned brother against brother. Imagine how much better your life could be if you had knowledge powerful enough to fuel culture, unite humanity, and create meaning in people’s lives for generations to come.” — William Mile

Central Question: Why do you use the word imagine?

Audience Reflection Ethos

Who influences your moral thinking the most?
Where do you see the “8:2 dynamic” in your own environment?
What responsibility do individuals carry when destructive narratives dominate public discourse?
When have you personally helped shift the moral climate of a conversation, group, or community?
What would change in society if more people consciously chose to defend human dignity in everyday interactions?

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/encore-who-shapes-the-moral-climate-of-society-a-conversation-with-author-william-mile-39615Wed, 20 May 2026 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastREIMAGINE WE BEGINS WITH REIMAGINE ME"It's not just a philosophy, a brand, or even a framework, It represents an evolutionary process towards empowerment."—Anita D. Russell Worldview Formation: The 8:2 Theory of LeadershipWorldview formation refers to...REIMAGINE WE BEGINS WITH REIMAGINE ME"It's not just a philosophy, a brand, or even a framework, It represents an evolutionary process towards empowerment."—Anita D. Russell
Worldview Formation: The 8:2 Theory of LeadershipWorldview formation refers to the process by which individuals or groups develop a comprehensive set of beliefs, values, and assumptions that shape their understanding and interpretation of the world.

Insight: Racism, nationalism, tribalism, and hierarchy are not first political problems. They are identity problems produced by worldview formation. In many historical situations, a relatively small number of people strongly shape the moral direction of a society — for better or worse.
Book Quote: “Imagine the possibility of exposing hidden forces that have manipulated civilizations, sparked genocides, and turned brother against brother. Imagine how much better your life could be if you had knowledge powerful enough to fuel culture, unite humanity, and create meaning in people’s lives for generations to come.” — William Mile

Central Question: Why do you use the word imagine?

Audience Reflection Ethos

Who influences your moral thinking the most?
Where do you see the “8:2 dynamic” in your own environment?
What responsibility do individuals carry when destructive narratives dominate public discourse?
When have you personally helped shift the moral climate of a conversation, group, or community?
What would change in society if more people consciously chose to defend human dignity in everyday interactions?

]]>3385falsefullA Case Study in Worldview: “Rescue or Empowerment?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-case-study-in-worldview-rescue-or-empowerment--71900355MANNA WORLDWIDEMANNA Worldwide began with a conviction that vulnerable children deserved more than survival.
“At MANNA Worldwide, we believe no child should have to face hunger or poverty alone. For almost 30 years, we have worked with local leaders and communities to create programs that meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children. Every project starts with one question: How can we give these children hope today and a brighter future tomorrow?”
Core Mission: “...rescuing children from the grip of poverty,” with a holistic faith-based model focused on nutrition, medical care, education, clean water, orphan/family care, camps/retreats, leadership/job skills, and gospel-centered service.
7 Key Program Areas: MANNA Worldwide works directly with local partners across 47 countries to rescue children from the grip of physical and spiritual poverty:
(1) Nutrition Centers
(2) Medical Clinics
(3) Education & Schools.
(4) Clean Water Projects & Wells
(5) Leadership Development
(6) Camps & RetreatS
(7) Orphan Care & Family Homes
Mission Trips: Rooted in local communities, MANNA develops programs around their specific needs, giving mission trip participants the unique opportunity to partner with people who live in and love those communities to bring flourishing and hope to children.
EPISODE REFLECTIONDoes MANA Worldwide see itself as a catalyst for self-empowerment or a source of empowerment?
AUDIENCE REFLECTION ETHOS
1. Power & Narrative: When you engage in helping others—do you see yourself as bringing power to them, or helping reveal the power that already exists within them?
2. Helping vs Building: Are your efforts (time, money, service) creating short-term relief—or contributing to long-term capacity, ownership, and independence?
3. Role & Responsibility:
In the spaces where you serve, are you positioned as the center of the solution—or are you intentionally making space for others to lead, decide, and define their own future?]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/a-case-study-in-worldview-rescue-or-empowerment-39553Wed, 06 May 2026 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point Podcasthttps://mannaworldwide.comMANNA Worldwide began with a conviction that vulnerable children deserved more than survival. “At MANNA Worldwide, we believe no child should have to face hunger or poverty alone. For almost 30 years, we have worked with...MANNA WORLDWIDEMANNA Worldwide began with a conviction that vulnerable children deserved more than survival.
“At MANNA Worldwide, we believe no child should have to face hunger or poverty alone. For almost 30 years, we have worked with local leaders and communities to create programs that meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children. Every project starts with one question: How can we give these children hope today and a brighter future tomorrow?”
Core Mission: “...rescuing children from the grip of poverty,” with a holistic faith-based model focused on nutrition, medical care, education, clean water, orphan/family care, camps/retreats, leadership/job skills, and gospel-centered service.
7 Key Program Areas: MANNA Worldwide works directly with local partners across 47 countries to rescue children from the grip of physical and spiritual poverty:
(1) Nutrition Centers
(2) Medical Clinics
(3) Education & Schools.
(4) Clean Water Projects & Wells
(5) Leadership Development
(6) Camps & RetreatS
(7) Orphan Care & Family Homes
Mission Trips: Rooted in local communities, MANNA develops programs around their specific needs, giving mission trip participants the unique opportunity to partner with people who live in and love those communities to bring flourishing and hope to children.
EPISODE REFLECTIONDoes MANA Worldwide see itself as a catalyst for self-empowerment or a source of empowerment?
AUDIENCE REFLECTION ETHOS
1. Power & Narrative: When you engage in helping others—do you see yourself as bringing power to them, or helping reveal the power that already exists within them?
2. Helping vs Building: Are your efforts (time, money, service) creating short-term relief—or contributing to long-term capacity, ownership, and independence?
3. Role & Responsibility:
In the spaces where you serve, are you positioned as the center of the solution—or are you intentionally making space for others to lead, decide, and define their own future?]]>3235falsefullEncore: Kheprw Institute: A Community Story of Empowerment Through Self-Masteryhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/encore-kheprw-institute-a-community-story-of-empowerment-through-self-mastery--71354159KHEPRW INSTITUTEIn this episode of InflexionPoint Podcast, we explore the work and witness of Kheprw Institute, an Indianapolis-based organization grounded in the belief that the most significant resource in any community is its people. We examine Kheprw’s founding, leadership, guiding framework, and its commitment to community empowerment through self-mastery. Together, we consider how Kheprw’s Four E’s — Empowerment, Education, Environment, and Economy — offer a practical model for linking personal transformation with community transformation. We also reflect on the parallels between Kheprw’s work and a broader vision of people-centered, community-rooted change. By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to describe how Kheprw Institute connects self-mastery, community empowerment, and wealth-building into a practical model for transformative change.

CREATING A HUMAN-CENTERED WORLDOne of the most compelling parts of Kheprw’s origin story is that it begins with a simple but powerful premise: People in marginalized communities are not empty vessels or social problems to be managed. They are assets, visionaries, and builders whose gifts are often constrained by unjust conditions. That is a fundamentally different starting point. The institute was founded to create a more just, equitable, and human-centered world by nurturing youth to become leaders. Kheprw’s work is rooted in African American culture and experiences. ‘Kheprw’ is an ancient Kemetic (Egyptian) word for rebirth and renewal, symbolized by the dung beetle, which brings new life from waste. For Kheprw Institute, this symbolizes using the skills, resources, and relationships to create something new and beautiful. Kheprw’s mantra is “Community Empowerment through Self-Mastery,” an emphasis that improving ourselves is the foundation for positive change.

KHEPRW ALIGNS WITH REIMAGINE WEOne of the deepest alignments is that Kheprw Institute and Reimagine We both resist shallow change. Neither framework is satisfied with performance, branding, or rhetoric alone. Both point toward transformation that is relational, structural, and rooted in how people understand themselves and one another.

AUDIENCE REFLECTIONBy the end of the episode, listeners should be able to describe how Kheprw Institute connects self-mastery, community empowerment, and wealth-building into a practical model for transformative change.

"We believe the most significant resource in any community is its people...Building a new economy based on cooperation is essential to address the challenges of the present and sustain our communities into the future." — Kheprw Institute]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/encore-kheprw-institute-a-community-story-of-empowerment-through-self-mastery-39451Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastKHEPRW INSTITUTEIn this episode of InflexionPoint Podcast, we explore the work and witness of Kheprw Institute, an Indianapolis-based organization grounded in the belief that the most significant resource in any community is its people. We examine...KHEPRW INSTITUTEIn this episode of InflexionPoint Podcast, we explore the work and witness of Kheprw Institute, an Indianapolis-based organization grounded in the belief that the most significant resource in any community is its people. We examine Kheprw’s founding, leadership, guiding framework, and its commitment to community empowerment through self-mastery. Together, we consider how Kheprw’s Four E’s — Empowerment, Education, Environment, and Economy — offer a practical model for linking personal transformation with community transformation. We also reflect on the parallels between Kheprw’s work and a broader vision of people-centered, community-rooted change. By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to describe how Kheprw Institute connects self-mastery, community empowerment, and wealth-building into a practical model for transformative change.

CREATING A HUMAN-CENTERED WORLDOne of the most compelling parts of Kheprw’s origin story is that it begins with a simple but powerful premise: People in marginalized communities are not empty vessels or social problems to be managed. They are assets, visionaries, and builders whose gifts are often constrained by unjust conditions. That is a fundamentally different starting point. The institute was founded to create a more just, equitable, and human-centered world by nurturing youth to become leaders. Kheprw’s work is rooted in African American culture and experiences. ‘Kheprw’ is an ancient Kemetic (Egyptian) word for rebirth and renewal, symbolized by the dung beetle, which brings new life from waste. For Kheprw Institute, this symbolizes using the skills, resources, and relationships to create something new and beautiful. Kheprw’s mantra is “Community Empowerment through Self-Mastery,” an emphasis that improving ourselves is the foundation for positive change.

KHEPRW ALIGNS WITH REIMAGINE WEOne of the deepest alignments is that Kheprw Institute and Reimagine We both resist shallow change. Neither framework is satisfied with performance, branding, or rhetoric alone. Both point toward transformation that is relational, structural, and rooted in how people understand themselves and one another.

AUDIENCE REFLECTIONBy the end of the episode, listeners should be able to describe how Kheprw Institute connects self-mastery, community empowerment, and wealth-building into a practical model for transformative change.

"We believe the most significant resource in any community is its people...Building a new economy based on cooperation is essential to address the challenges of the present and sustain our communities into the future." — Kheprw Institute]]>3483falsefullKheprw Institute: A Community Story of Empowerment Through Self-Masteryhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kheprw-institute-a-community-story-of-empowerment-through-self-mastery--71054231KHEPRW INSTITUTEIn this episode of InflexionPoint Podcast, we explore the work and witness of Kheprw Institute, an Indianapolis-based organization grounded in the belief that the most significant resource in any community is its people. We examine Kheprw’s founding, leadership, guiding framework, and its commitment to community empowerment through self-mastery. Together, we consider how Kheprw’s Four E’s — Empowerment, Education, Environment, and Economy — offer a practical model for linking personal transformation with community transformation. We also reflect on the parallels between Kheprw’s work and a broader vision of people-centered, community-rooted change. By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to describe how Kheprw Institute connects self-mastery, community empowerment, and wealth-building into a practical model for transformative change.

CREATING A HUMAN-CENTERED WORLDOne of the most compelling parts of Kheprw’s origin story is that it begins with a simple but powerful premise: People in marginalized communities are not empty vessels or social problems to be managed. They are assets, visionaries, and builders whose gifts are often constrained by unjust conditions. That is a fundamentally different starting point. The institute was founded to create a more just, equitable, and human-centered world by nurturing youth to become leaders. Kheprw’s work is rooted in African American culture and experiences. ‘Kheprw’ is an ancient Kemetic (Egyptian) word for rebirth and renewal, symbolized by the dung beetle, which brings new life from waste. For Kheprw Institute, this symbolizes using the skills, resources, and relationships to create something new and beautiful. Kheprw’s mantra is “Community Empowerment through Self-Mastery,” an emphasis that improving ourselves is the foundation for positive change.

KHEPRW ALIGNS WITH REIMAGINE WEOne of the deepest alignments is that Kheprw Institute and Reimagine We both resist shallow change. Neither framework is satisfied with performance, branding, or rhetoric alone. Both point toward transformation that is relational, structural, and rooted in how people understand themselves and one another.

AUDIENCE REFLECTIONBy the end of the episode, listeners should be able to describe how Kheprw Institute connects self-mastery, community empowerment, and wealth-building into a practical model for transformative change.

"We believe the most significant resource in any community is its people...Building a new economy based on cooperation is essential to address the challenges of the present and sustain our communities into the future." — Kheprw Institute]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/kheprw-institute-a-community-story-of-empowerment-through-self-mastery-39392Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastKHEPRW INSTITUTEIn this episode of InflexionPoint Podcast, we explore the work and witness of Kheprw Institute, an Indianapolis-based organization grounded in the belief that the most significant resource in any community is its people. We examine...KHEPRW INSTITUTEIn this episode of InflexionPoint Podcast, we explore the work and witness of Kheprw Institute, an Indianapolis-based organization grounded in the belief that the most significant resource in any community is its people. We examine Kheprw’s founding, leadership, guiding framework, and its commitment to community empowerment through self-mastery. Together, we consider how Kheprw’s Four E’s — Empowerment, Education, Environment, and Economy — offer a practical model for linking personal transformation with community transformation. We also reflect on the parallels between Kheprw’s work and a broader vision of people-centered, community-rooted change. By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to describe how Kheprw Institute connects self-mastery, community empowerment, and wealth-building into a practical model for transformative change.

CREATING A HUMAN-CENTERED WORLDOne of the most compelling parts of Kheprw’s origin story is that it begins with a simple but powerful premise: People in marginalized communities are not empty vessels or social problems to be managed. They are assets, visionaries, and builders whose gifts are often constrained by unjust conditions. That is a fundamentally different starting point. The institute was founded to create a more just, equitable, and human-centered world by nurturing youth to become leaders. Kheprw’s work is rooted in African American culture and experiences. ‘Kheprw’ is an ancient Kemetic (Egyptian) word for rebirth and renewal, symbolized by the dung beetle, which brings new life from waste. For Kheprw Institute, this symbolizes using the skills, resources, and relationships to create something new and beautiful. Kheprw’s mantra is “Community Empowerment through Self-Mastery,” an emphasis that improving ourselves is the foundation for positive change.

KHEPRW ALIGNS WITH REIMAGINE WEOne of the deepest alignments is that Kheprw Institute and Reimagine We both resist shallow change. Neither framework is satisfied with performance, branding, or rhetoric alone. Both point toward transformation that is relational, structural, and rooted in how people understand themselves and one another.

AUDIENCE REFLECTIONBy the end of the episode, listeners should be able to describe how Kheprw Institute connects self-mastery, community empowerment, and wealth-building into a practical model for transformative change.

"We believe the most significant resource in any community is its people...Building a new economy based on cooperation is essential to address the challenges of the present and sustain our communities into the future." — Kheprw Institute]]>3482falsefullWho Shapes the Moral Climate of Society? A Conversation with Author William Milehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-shapes-the-moral-climate-of-society-a-conversation-with-author-william-mile--70730365REIMAGINE WE BEGINS WITH REIMAGINE ME"It's not just a philosophy, a brand, or even a framework, It represents an evolutionary process towards empowerment."—Anita D. Russell
Worldview Formation: The 8:2 Theory of LeadershipWorldview formation refers to the process by which individuals or groups develop a comprehensive set of beliefs, values, and assumptions that shape their understanding and interpretation of the world.

Insight: Racism, nationalism, tribalism, and hierarchy are not first political problems. They are identity problems produced by worldview formation. In many historical situations, a relatively small number of people strongly shape the moral direction of a society — for better or worse.
Book Quote: “Imagine the possibility of exposing hidden forces that have manipulated civilizations, sparked genocides, and turned brother against brother. Imagine how much better your life could be if you had knowledge powerful enough to fuel culture, unite humanity, and create meaning in people’s lives for generations to come.” — William Mile

Central Question: Why do you use the word imagine?

Audience Reflection Ethos

Who influences your moral thinking the most?
Where do you see the “8:2 dynamic” in your own environment?
What responsibility do individuals carry when destructive narratives dominate public discourse?
When have you personally helped shift the moral climate of a conversation, group, or community?
What would change in society if more people consciously chose to defend human dignity in everyday interactions?

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/who-shapes-the-moral-climate-of-society-a-conversation-with-author-william-mile-39338Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastREIMAGINE WE BEGINS WITH REIMAGINE ME"It's not just a philosophy, a brand, or even a framework, It represents an evolutionary process towards empowerment."—Anita D. Russell Worldview Formation: The 8:2 Theory of LeadershipWorldview formation refers to...REIMAGINE WE BEGINS WITH REIMAGINE ME"It's not just a philosophy, a brand, or even a framework, It represents an evolutionary process towards empowerment."—Anita D. Russell
Worldview Formation: The 8:2 Theory of LeadershipWorldview formation refers to the process by which individuals or groups develop a comprehensive set of beliefs, values, and assumptions that shape their understanding and interpretation of the world.

Insight: Racism, nationalism, tribalism, and hierarchy are not first political problems. They are identity problems produced by worldview formation. In many historical situations, a relatively small number of people strongly shape the moral direction of a society — for better or worse.
Book Quote: “Imagine the possibility of exposing hidden forces that have manipulated civilizations, sparked genocides, and turned brother against brother. Imagine how much better your life could be if you had knowledge powerful enough to fuel culture, unite humanity, and create meaning in people’s lives for generations to come.” — William Mile

Central Question: Why do you use the word imagine?

Audience Reflection Ethos

Who influences your moral thinking the most?
Where do you see the “8:2 dynamic” in your own environment?
What responsibility do individuals carry when destructive narratives dominate public discourse?
When have you personally helped shift the moral climate of a conversation, group, or community?
What would change in society if more people consciously chose to defend human dignity in everyday interactions?

]]>3385falsefullReimagine We: Worldview Formation Cyclehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reimagine-we-worldview-formation-cycle--70487848Reimagine We Begins with Reimagine WeIt is not just a philosophy, a brand or even a framework. It represents an evolutionary process towards empowerment. Most empowerment models start with confidence. Reimagine We starts with awareness of inner formation. We envision empowerment as human development not motivation. Further, we recognize that people often try to change systems without understanding the psychological and moral architecture that created the system.
In this episode, we explore the power of worldview formation and collective imagination in creating a better world together. Listen in as we discuss the transformative potential of evolving our mindset and shaping our culture and society for the future. Reimagine We treats empowerment as human development, not motivation. And development always unfolds in stages. Reimagine We is not a political ideology. It is not a self-help motivation platform nor a social justice club. Instead, it is a worldview formation process.
Worldview Formation CycleOur purpose here is to expose listeners to a worldview formation process that examines how we interpret reality, how we live in that reality, and how we shape society. Understanding worldview formation begins with understanding that our words, actions, and behaviors are not random. They are downstream of an inner worldview framed by our thoughts, beliefs, and ideas. The inner worldview shapes how we interpret outer reality; how we value ourself and others; and how we decide what is possible. All of that is to say that our innermost thoughts, beliefs, and ideas shows up in our words, actions, behaviors as a function of our worldview formation.

The Hidden Reality: Humans Are ConditionedCore Concept – people do not start life thinking independently. We start life absorbing narratives as sources of formation—who we are; where we come from; and what matters. The range of narratives include family stories, cultural/historical roots, media exposure, identity/self concept, fear/trauma, education, and more. And on top of all that, we also experience shifts in worldview as we experience life daily. The Worldview Formation Cycle operates on four major planes:

Informing our decisions, behaviors, and culture.
Shaping our perception: trust, building, meaning, and identity.
Creating results in society, community, justice.
Conflict or cohesion

Finally, the Worldview Formation Cycle continues through Praxis (consciously and unconsciously): Actions, Habits, Policies, Relationships, and Institutions.

Worldview Is the Invisible Architecture That Produces Your Identity A worldview is not what you believe. A world view is what your life consistently assumes is true about realty, people, power, and purpose. Worldview is reflected in how you show up. Now ponder these questions:

How do you show up?
Who/what do you represent when you show up?
Why do you show as you do?
What is the impact of how you show up?
Who do you show up as?

Informing our decisions, behaviors, and culture.
Shaping our perception: trust, building, meaning, and identity.
Creating results in society, community, justice.
Conflict or cohesion

How do you show up?
Who/what do you represent when you show up?
Why do you show as you do?
What is the impact of how you show up?
Who do you show up as?

Women's History Month HighlightIn this Women's History Month moment, we honor Sandra Babu-Boateng. She is a media entrepreneur, global strategist, and convener focused on the intersection of Africa, the African dipora, and global power.Sandra is also the co-founder of Dana Genius, as global media and experiential company that connects people, brands, and ideas through culture. She stands off a platform of Power, Promise and Path Forward.

]]>3435falsefullReimagine We: An Evolutionary Empowerment Processhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reimagine-we-an-evolutionary-empowerment-process--70150706Two Different Meanings of Empowerment: You’ve probably heard the word empowerment your entire life. We hear it in leadership programs, self-help books, professional development, coaching, even politics. And usually when people use the word, they mean something very specific.
Most empowerment models are built around one central idea: Helping a person increase their ability to achieve desired outcomes. Empowerment becomes confidence, skill-building, productivity, influence, or power. You learn to set goals and to improve communication. You become more assertive. You advance in your career. You gain authority. Traditional empowerment makes this fundamental assumption: If individuals become more capable, then society improves by becoming effective.
Reimagine We defines empowerment differently based on this fundamental question: Why do highly capable, intelligent, educated, successful people still struggle deeply in relationships, conflict, and social understanding? Two people can have the same training, same education, same professional success — and still walk into the same conversation and experience completely different realities. While traditional empowerment strengthens what a person can do, it does not necessarily examine how a person interprets other human beings.
Society improves when people interpret each other with greater awareness, clarity, dignity, and understanding. This is why highly successful organizations, institutions, and communities can still become dysfunctional. They have skilled individuals but unexamined perceptions amongst and between those individuals. Why is that? Because behavior doesn’t come directly from knowledge. Behavior comes from meaning. And meaning comes from worldview.
Worldview is the lens through which we interpret intention, fairness, respect, threat, and belonging. And most of us didn’t consciously build that lens. We absorbed it — from family experience, community narratives, emotional memories, and cultural expectations. Reimagine We defines empowerment differently. Empowerment is not only the ability to act effectively. It is the growing awareness of the lens through which we experience other human beings. By understanding worldviews, individuals can foster a more inclusive, harmonious, and cooperative society.
Audience Questions1) Who or what most shaped how you see “people like you” vs “people different from you”?
2) If you had grown up in a different family or culture, how certain are you your conclusions would be the same?
3) Do you usually assume strangers are safe, suspicious, or irrelevant — and where did that expectation come from?
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/reimagine-we-an-evolutionary-empowerment-process-39219Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastTwo Different Meanings of Empowerment: You’ve probably heard the word empowerment your entire life. We hear it in leadership programs, self-help books, professional development, coaching, even politics. And usually when people use the word, they mean...Two Different Meanings of Empowerment: You’ve probably heard the word empowerment your entire life. We hear it in leadership programs, self-help books, professional development, coaching, even politics. And usually when people use the word, they mean something very specific.
Most empowerment models are built around one central idea: Helping a person increase their ability to achieve desired outcomes. Empowerment becomes confidence, skill-building, productivity, influence, or power. You learn to set goals and to improve communication. You become more assertive. You advance in your career. You gain authority. Traditional empowerment makes this fundamental assumption: If individuals become more capable, then society improves by becoming effective.
Reimagine We defines empowerment differently based on this fundamental question: Why do highly capable, intelligent, educated, successful people still struggle deeply in relationships, conflict, and social understanding? Two people can have the same training, same education, same professional success — and still walk into the same conversation and experience completely different realities. While traditional empowerment strengthens what a person can do, it does not necessarily examine how a person interprets other human beings.
Society improves when people interpret each other with greater awareness, clarity, dignity, and understanding. This is why highly successful organizations, institutions, and communities can still become dysfunctional. They have skilled individuals but unexamined perceptions amongst and between those individuals. Why is that? Because behavior doesn’t come directly from knowledge. Behavior comes from meaning. And meaning comes from worldview.
Worldview is the lens through which we interpret intention, fairness, respect, threat, and belonging. And most of us didn’t consciously build that lens. We absorbed it — from family experience, community narratives, emotional memories, and cultural expectations. Reimagine We defines empowerment differently. Empowerment is not only the ability to act effectively. It is the growing awareness of the lens through which we experience other human beings. By understanding worldviews, individuals can foster a more inclusive, harmonious, and cooperative society.
Audience Questions1) Who or what most shaped how you see “people like you” vs “people different from you”?
2) If you had grown up in a different family or culture, how certain are you your conclusions would be the same?
3) Do you usually assume strangers are safe, suspicious, or irrelevant — and where did that expectation come from?
]]>3549falsefullThe Evolution from the Cairo Question (2021) to Reimagine We (2026)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-evolution-from-the-cairo-question-2021-to-reimagine-we-2026--698168352026 Theme: “Reimagine We Begins with Reimagine Me.” Preamble to the “Reimagine We” Declaration of Engagement:We live in a world built on extraction, not relationship.
It was designed to consume people, land, labor, and spirit in the name of profit, power, and dominance. It taught us competition instead of cooperation, hoarding instead of sharing, and alienation instead of belonging. It told us that our worth is measured by productivity.
That our humanity is conditional.
We reject the principles of extraction and embrace the principles of cooperation, relationship, and collaboration.Key principles of healthy relationships include mutual respect, trust, and affection. Additionally, understanding and addressing each other's needs, effective communication, and conflict resolution are essential for building strong collaboration.
We begin this episodic conversation with a continuation of the significance of Kwanzaa Principles as more than a year-end celebration. Here the principles are defined as a blueprint for collective liberation: Unity. Self-Determination. Collective Work & Responsibility. Cooperative Economics. Purpose, Creativity. Faith.

Something is shifting. What we were told was permanent is being questioned in real time. This is not simply chaos—it’s an inflexion point. Or perhaps more precisely, a rupture. A rupture not chosen; but triggered. The point, however, is not the trigger. The point is our response. A moment when the future can bend toward what we choose to rethink and rebuild. But we cannot reimagine society without first reimagining ourselves. Remember this: Every system reflects the beliefs of the society that created it.Welcome to InflexionPoint Podcast. Where Reimagine We begins with Reimagine Me.

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/the-evolution-from-the-cairo-question-2021-to-reimagine-we-2026-39157Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point Podcast2026 Theme: “Reimagine We Begins with Reimagine Me.” Preamble to the “Reimagine We” Declaration of Engagement:We live in a world built on extraction, not relationship. It was designed to consume people, land, labor, and spirit in the name of profit,...2026 Theme: “Reimagine We Begins with Reimagine Me.” Preamble to the “Reimagine We” Declaration of Engagement:We live in a world built on extraction, not relationship.
It was designed to consume people, land, labor, and spirit in the name of profit, power, and dominance. It taught us competition instead of cooperation, hoarding instead of sharing, and alienation instead of belonging. It told us that our worth is measured by productivity.
That our humanity is conditional.
We reject the principles of extraction and embrace the principles of cooperation, relationship, and collaboration.Key principles of healthy relationships include mutual respect, trust, and affection. Additionally, understanding and addressing each other's needs, effective communication, and conflict resolution are essential for building strong collaboration.
We begin this episodic conversation with a continuation of the significance of Kwanzaa Principles as more than a year-end celebration. Here the principles are defined as a blueprint for collective liberation: Unity. Self-Determination. Collective Work & Responsibility. Cooperative Economics. Purpose, Creativity. Faith.

Something is shifting. What we were told was permanent is being questioned in real time. This is not simply chaos—it’s an inflexion point. Or perhaps more precisely, a rupture. A rupture not chosen; but triggered. The point, however, is not the trigger. The point is our response. A moment when the future can bend toward what we choose to rethink and rebuild. But we cannot reimagine society without first reimagining ourselves. Remember this: Every system reflects the beliefs of the society that created it.Welcome to InflexionPoint Podcast. Where Reimagine We begins with Reimagine Me.

]]>3485falsefullReimagine We Begins with Reimagine Me: Kwanzaa as a Blueprint for Collective Liberationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reimagine-we-begins-with-reimagine-me-kwanzaa-as-a-blueprint-for-collective-liberation--69540215Opening statement of the “Reimagine We” Declaration of Engagement:We live in a world built on extraction, not relationship. It was designed to consume people, land, labor, and spirit in the name of profit, power, and dominance. It taught us competition instead of cooperation, hoarding instead of sharing, and alienation instead of belonging. It told us that our worth is measured by productivity; that our humanity is conditional; and that some lives are disposable.

Reimagine We rejects the principles of extraction and embraces the principles of relationship, engagement, and connection. Key principles of healthy relationships include mutual respect, trust, and affection. Additionally, understanding and addressing each other's needs, effective communication, and conflict resolution are essential for building strong connections. We begin this new journey with a focus on hyper-individualism, Kwanzaa, and the fight for collective liberation.

America's Hyper-Individualism. America worships individualism; not health individualism by hyper-individualism. Yet it begs us to consider two questions: Do we recognize that a society built on individualism will eventually devour its own people? What if we were to shift from individualism to collective agency?Kwanzaa was never meant to be just another holiday. It is a warning and a blueprint. It is a systems design manual for liberated people.

Kwanzaa was created in1966 during a time of crisis—not to decorate the moment, but to orient a people.
It was designed to reconnect African American with African values. The name Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase, meaning first fruits, symbolizing harvest, renewal, and responsibility to the community. At its core, Kwanzaa asks a timeless question: What does it mean to be accountable to one another as a people? And that question is just as relevant now as it was in 1966.
Our audience is encouraged to consider these questions: (1) Which Kwanzaa principle do I resonate with most in my life? (2) Which do I need to live more fully in my own life this year? Ask yourself these questions because transformation is not something we join; it is something we become.

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/reimagine-we-begins-with-reimagine-me-kwanzaa-as-a-blueprint-for-collective-liberation-39098Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastOpening statement of the “Reimagine We” Declaration of Engagement:We live in a world built on extraction, not relationship. It was designed to consume people, land, labor, and spirit in the name of profit, power, and dominance. It taught us...Opening statement of the “Reimagine We” Declaration of Engagement:We live in a world built on extraction, not relationship. It was designed to consume people, land, labor, and spirit in the name of profit, power, and dominance. It taught us competition instead of cooperation, hoarding instead of sharing, and alienation instead of belonging. It told us that our worth is measured by productivity; that our humanity is conditional; and that some lives are disposable.

Reimagine We rejects the principles of extraction and embraces the principles of relationship, engagement, and connection. Key principles of healthy relationships include mutual respect, trust, and affection. Additionally, understanding and addressing each other's needs, effective communication, and conflict resolution are essential for building strong connections. We begin this new journey with a focus on hyper-individualism, Kwanzaa, and the fight for collective liberation.

America's Hyper-Individualism. America worships individualism; not health individualism by hyper-individualism. Yet it begs us to consider two questions: Do we recognize that a society built on individualism will eventually devour its own people? What if we were to shift from individualism to collective agency?Kwanzaa was never meant to be just another holiday. It is a warning and a blueprint. It is a systems design manual for liberated people.

Kwanzaa was created in1966 during a time of crisis—not to decorate the moment, but to orient a people.
It was designed to reconnect African American with African values. The name Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase, meaning first fruits, symbolizing harvest, renewal, and responsibility to the community. At its core, Kwanzaa asks a timeless question: What does it mean to be accountable to one another as a people? And that question is just as relevant now as it was in 1966.
Our audience is encouraged to consider these questions: (1) Which Kwanzaa principle do I resonate with most in my life? (2) Which do I need to live more fully in my own life this year? Ask yourself these questions because transformation is not something we join; it is something we become.

]]>3365falsefullEncore: 2025 Community Engagement & the Grassroots of Change: An Inspirational Year in Reviewhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/encore-2025-community-engagement-the-grassroots-of-change-an-inspirational-year-in-review--69344918
Is It Possible to Build Trust in Community-Police Relations? Conversation with Shadae McDaniel Senior Vice President/Programs and Strategic Initiatives/Director, All Stars Project (ASP) of New Jersey.
Beginning in February we hosted an in-depth exploration of the All Stars-Project and its signature program "Operation Conversation Cops and Kids." Among many accolades, Shadae was ranked among the ROI-NJ “2023 Influencers: People of Color." NJUrbanNews.com Article: “Shadae McDaniel Builds Bridges, Provides Opportunities for Youth Through the Power of Performance.” Founded in 1981, All Stars Project (ASP) is a 501(c)3 national nonprofit that uses a performance-based approach to help tens of thousands of inner-city youths and their families create success in their lives. Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids (OCCK) is an innovative police–community relations model program run by ASP in partnership with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the Newark Police Division (NPD). This award-winning program uses performance, improvisation, and conversation to help inner-city teenagers and police officers build trust and improve their relationship.

Until We Are All Free Movement, a human rights organization led by formerly incarcerated criminal justice experts. In March our case study focused on the Until We Are All Free Movement with guest Kevin Reese, Co-Founder/Co-Executive Director of UWAAF and Co-Founder/CEO of Until We Are All Free Consulting Group.
Question: God, what is it that you’re working on in my life? What do you do when the answer is build a bridge of people and be a bridge through and with people? Kevin is the answer. Kevin grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He spent 14 years incarcerated inside of the criminal justice system. During that time, he founded the BRIDGE, a grassroots group of directly impacted criminal justice experts whose mission is to abolish mass incarceration and to find a path to true transformative criminal justice. Kevin says,“My idea was to create a program that builds a bridge between people like me, mostly men in prison but women, too, and the community. That bridge and this work is actually revolutionary. Because I’m not supposed to be able to make a connection to people on the outside. Prison is all about preventing that. But the BRIDGE partnership we’ve been working on gives light to an entire caste of people who are incarcerated.”

Youth Empowerment Services, of Pittsburgh PA: “Ahead of its time and punching above its weight, Youth Enrichment Services (YES) formed in 1994...The heart of YES is a spirit of mentorship...By leveraging their unique skills and abilities and centering their voices, YES has created a formula for success that influences community growth, economic prosperity, and student-driven leadership."
In our case study of the YES organization we invited Denise Jones, Educational Consultant at Youth Enrichment Services into the studio. Denise Jones is the daughter of two passion-driven educators. She attended Allegheny College, majored in Economics and minored in Black Studies. Later Denise applied for Teach for America and came to understand the joys and limitations of teaching, particularly in bureaucratic systems. Eventually she agreed to work at her father’s community-based non-profit organization, Youth Enrichment Services (YES), to help young people become their own best resource. She is now pursuing a PhD in education and psychology from the University of Michigan.

Ujamaa Collective, Pittsburgh PA: A Unique Cultural Enriching Experience! Ujamaa Collective is a 501(c)3 non-profit artisan boutique. We (Anita is a member!) serve Africana women providing cultural, artistic, and entrepreneurial exchange in the historic Hill District of Pittsburgh. Our passion for cooperatives is rooted in our values of Fair Trade, meaningful work, creativity, community, and wellness. Two Sisters from the Ujamaa Collective shared their wisdom, community engagement practice, and the cooperation with our audiences — Lakeisha Wolf, Executive Director, and Alana Griffin, Ambassador.
LaKeisha is a cultural worker, creative entrepreneur, and teaching artist with an emphasis on identity, racial justice, community connection, and whole-body wellness. She is a founding member of the Ujamaa Collective and has served as Executive Director since 2013. Alana lives out the organization’s mission to empower Africana women through cooperative economics, cultural expression, and community healing.
Economic Sovereignty in Burkina Faso: From Thomas Sankara to Ibrahim Traoré | Guest: Leontine Osuagwu. In this episode we dig into the role of sovereign psyche in leadership, particularly in the African nation of Burkina Faso under the past leadership of Thomas Sankara (1949-1987) and current leader, President Ibrahim Traoré.
The home country of our guest, Leontine Osuagwu, is Burkina Faso. With over 20 years of leadership experience across corporate, nonprofit, for-profit sectors, she helps leaders cultivate the mindset, strategy, and emotional intelligence to lead with excellence in creating sustainable impact. She's brings honor and soulful insight into the events unfolding in her home country.

Mental Health, NAEP and Coach Bradley: A Unique Blend of Mentorship, Empathy, and Strategic Insight In His Work as a Transitional Life Coach. Coach Bradley specializes in guiding adolescents through the transition from high school to adulthood while also supporting adults navigating career changes and life pivots. Ed integrates emotional intelligence, active listening, and values-based goal setting to create a safe, supportive coaching environment. Whether preparing students for life’s next step or helping adults embrace new opportunities, Ed equips people to create lasting, meaningful change.
In a second episode featuring Coach Bradley he provided an understanding of NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress), explaining its purpose and how it differs from state tests, and the role it plays in systemic racism, accountability, and test-based reforms in education.

Case Study ShiftWorks Community+Public Works | Guest: Sallyanne Kluz, Executive Director. Sallyann Kluz is a Pittsburgh-based arts administrator, architect, and urban designer whose practice is situated at the intersection of art and community development. Her practice includes public art programs and strategies, community engagement, design education, public space design, and neighborhood development strategies. In her leadership role, Sallyann is focused on providing technical assistance to artists and clients, and expanding the role of artists in community development, civic design, and community engagement.
Why Community and Public Arts? Sally led us into a meaningful discussion pondering this question. The short answer is this: "Shiftworks Community+Public Arts envisions a region in which the creative practices of artists are fully engaged to collaboratively shape the public realm and catalyze community-led change." The work is designed to expand the range of possibilities for artists to engage communities.

We applaud our guests who have made this year meaningful, insightful, and engaging!]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/encore-2025-community-engagement-and-the-grassroots-of-change-an-inspirational-year-in-review-39030Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:18:22 +0000Inflexion Point Podcast2025 Theme: “Community Engagement & the Grassroots of Change.” Throughout the year we have explored stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. In our last show for 2025 we recap the year with our most...
Is It Possible to Build Trust in Community-Police Relations? Conversation with Shadae McDaniel Senior Vice President/Programs and Strategic Initiatives/Director, All Stars Project (ASP) of New Jersey.
Beginning in February we hosted an in-depth exploration of the All Stars-Project and its signature program "Operation Conversation Cops and Kids." Among many accolades, Shadae was ranked among the ROI-NJ “2023 Influencers: People of Color." NJUrbanNews.com Article: “Shadae McDaniel Builds Bridges, Provides Opportunities for Youth Through the Power of Performance.” Founded in 1981, All Stars Project (ASP) is a 501(c)3 national nonprofit that uses a performance-based approach to help tens of thousands of inner-city youths and their families create success in their lives. Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids (OCCK) is an innovative police–community relations model program run by ASP in partnership with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the Newark Police Division (NPD). This award-winning program uses performance, improvisation, and conversation to help inner-city teenagers and police officers build trust and improve their relationship.

Until We Are All Free Movement, a human rights organization led by formerly incarcerated criminal justice experts. In March our case study focused on the Until We Are All Free Movement with guest Kevin Reese, Co-Founder/Co-Executive Director of UWAAF and Co-Founder/CEO of Until We Are All Free Consulting Group.
Question: God, what is it that you’re working on in my life? What do you do when the answer is build a bridge of people and be a bridge through and with people? Kevin is the answer. Kevin grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He spent 14 years incarcerated inside of the criminal justice system. During that time, he founded the BRIDGE, a grassroots group of directly impacted criminal justice experts whose mission is to abolish mass incarceration and to find a path to true transformative criminal justice. Kevin says,“My idea was to create a program that builds a bridge between people like me, mostly men in prison but women, too, and the community. That bridge and this work is actually revolutionary. Because I’m not supposed to be able to make a connection to people on the outside. Prison is all about preventing that. But the BRIDGE partnership we’ve been working on gives light to an entire caste of people who are incarcerated.”

Youth Empowerment Services, of Pittsburgh PA: “Ahead of its time and punching above its weight, Youth Enrichment Services (YES) formed in 1994...The heart of YES is a spirit of mentorship...By leveraging their unique skills and abilities and centering their voices, YES has created a formula for success that influences community growth, economic prosperity, and student-driven leadership."
In our case study of the YES organization we invited Denise Jones, Educational Consultant at Youth Enrichment Services into the studio. Denise Jones is the daughter of two passion-driven educators. She attended Allegheny College, majored in Economics and minored in Black Studies. Later Denise applied for Teach for America and came to understand the...]]>3435falsefull2025 Community Engagement & the Grassroots of Change: An Inspirational Year in Reviewhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-community-engagement-the-grassroots-of-change-an-inspirational-year-in-review--69109450
Is It Possible to Build Trust in Community-Police Relations? Conversation with Shadae McDaniel Senior Vice President/Programs and Strategic Initiatives/Director, All Stars Project (ASP) of New Jersey.
Beginning in February we hosted an in-depth exploration of the All Stars-Project and its signature program "Operation Conversation Cops and Kids." Among many accolades, Shadae was ranked among the ROI-NJ “2023 Influencers: People of Color." NJUrbanNews.com Article: “Shadae McDaniel Builds Bridges, Provides Opportunities for Youth Through the Power of Performance.” Founded in 1981, All Stars Project (ASP) is a 501(c)3 national nonprofit that uses a performance-based approach to help tens of thousands of inner-city youths and their families create success in their lives. Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids (OCCK) is an innovative police–community relations model program run by ASP in partnership with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the Newark Police Division (NPD). This award-winning program uses performance, improvisation, and conversation to help inner-city teenagers and police officers build trust and improve their relationship.

Until We Are All Free Movement, a human rights organization led by formerly incarcerated criminal justice experts. In March our case study focused on the Until We Are All Free Movement with guest Kevin Reese, Co-Founder/Co-Executive Director of UWAAF and Co-Founder/CEO of Until We Are All Free Consulting Group.
Question: God, what is it that you’re working on in my life? What do you do when the answer is build a bridge of people and be a bridge through and with people? Kevin is the answer. Kevin grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He spent 14 years incarcerated inside of the criminal justice system. During that time, he founded the BRIDGE, a grassroots group of directly impacted criminal justice experts whose mission is to abolish mass incarceration and to find a path to true transformative criminal justice. Kevin says,“My idea was to create a program that builds a bridge between people like me, mostly men in prison but women, too, and the community. That bridge and this work is actually revolutionary. Because I’m not supposed to be able to make a connection to people on the outside. Prison is all about preventing that. But the BRIDGE partnership we’ve been working on gives light to an entire caste of people who are incarcerated.”

Youth Empowerment Services, of Pittsburgh PA: “Ahead of its time and punching above its weight, Youth Enrichment Services (YES) formed in 1994...The heart of YES is a spirit of mentorship...By leveraging their unique skills and abilities and centering their voices, YES has created a formula for success that influences community growth, economic prosperity, and student-driven leadership."
In our case study of the YES organization we invited Denise Jones, Educational Consultant at Youth Enrichment Services into the studio. Denise Jones is the daughter of two passion-driven educators. She attended Allegheny College, majored in Economics and minored in Black Studies. Later Denise applied for Teach for America and came to understand the joys and limitations of teaching, particularly in bureaucratic systems. Eventually she agreed to work at her father’s community-based non-profit organization, Youth Enrichment Services (YES), to help young people become their own best resource. She is now pursuing a PhD in education and psychology from the University of Michigan.

Ujamaa Collective, Pittsburgh PA: A Unique Cultural Enriching Experience! Ujamaa Collective is a 501(c)3 non-profit artisan boutique. We (Anita is a member!) serve Africana women providing cultural, artistic, and entrepreneurial exchange in the historic Hill District of Pittsburgh. Our passion for cooperatives is rooted in our values of Fair Trade, meaningful work, creativity, community, and wellness. Two Sisters from the Ujamaa Collective shared their wisdom, community engagement practice, and the cooperation with our audiences — Lakeisha Wolf, Executive Director, and Alana Griffin, Ambassador.
LaKeisha is a cultural worker, creative entrepreneur, and teaching artist with an emphasis on identity, racial justice, community connection, and whole-body wellness. She is a founding member of the Ujamaa Collective and has served as Executive Director since 2013. Alana lives out the organization’s mission to empower Africana women through cooperative economics, cultural expression, and community healing.
Economic Sovereignty in Burkina Faso: From Thomas Sankara to Ibrahim Traoré | Guest: Leontine Osuagwu. In this episode we dig into the role of sovereign psyche in leadership, particularly in the African nation of Burkina Faso under the past leadership of Thomas Sankara (1949-1987) and current leader, President Ibrahim Traoré.
The home country of our guest, Leontine Osuagwu, is Burkina Faso. With over 20 years of leadership experience across corporate, nonprofit, for-profit sectors, she helps leaders cultivate the mindset, strategy, and emotional intelligence to lead with excellence in creating sustainable impact. She's brings honor and soulful insight into the events unfolding in her home country.

Mental Health, NAEP and Coach Bradley: A Unique Blend of Mentorship, Empathy, and Strategic Insight In His Work as a Transitional Life Coach. Coach Bradley specializes in guiding adolescents through the transition from high school to adulthood while also supporting adults navigating career changes and life pivots. Ed integrates emotional intelligence, active listening, and values-based goal setting to create a safe, supportive coaching environment. Whether preparing students for life’s next step or helping adults embrace new opportunities, Ed equips people to create lasting, meaningful change.
In a second episode featuring Coach Bradley he provided an understanding of NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress), explaining its purpose and how it differs from state tests, and the role it plays in systemic racism, accountability, and test-based reforms in education.

Case Study ShiftWorks Community+Public Works | Guest: Sallyanne Kluz, Executive Director. Sallyann Kluz is a Pittsburgh-based arts administrator, architect, and urban designer whose practice is situated at the intersection of art and community development. Her practice includes public art programs and strategies, community engagement, design education, public space design, and neighborhood development strategies. In her leadership role, Sallyann is focused on providing technical assistance to artists and clients, and expanding the role of artists in community development, civic design, and community engagement.
Why Community and Public Arts? Sally led us into a meaningful discussion pondering this question. The short answer is this: "Shiftworks Community+Public Arts envisions a region in which the creative practices of artists are fully engaged to collaboratively shape the public realm and catalyze community-led change." The work is designed to expand the range of possibilities for artists to engage communities.

We applaud our guests who have made this year meaningful, insightful, and engaging!]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/2025-community-engagement-and-the-grassroots-of-change-an-inspirational-year-in-review-38965Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point Podcast2025 Theme: “Community Engagement & the Grassroots of Change.” Throughout the year we have explored stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. In our last show for 2025 we recap the year with our most...
Is It Possible to Build Trust in Community-Police Relations? Conversation with Shadae McDaniel Senior Vice President/Programs and Strategic Initiatives/Director, All Stars Project (ASP) of New Jersey.
Beginning in February we hosted an in-depth exploration of the All Stars-Project and its signature program "Operation Conversation Cops and Kids." Among many accolades, Shadae was ranked among the ROI-NJ “2023 Influencers: People of Color." NJUrbanNews.com Article: “Shadae McDaniel Builds Bridges, Provides Opportunities for Youth Through the Power of Performance.” Founded in 1981, All Stars Project (ASP) is a 501(c)3 national nonprofit that uses a performance-based approach to help tens of thousands of inner-city youths and their families create success in their lives. Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids (OCCK) is an innovative police–community relations model program run by ASP in partnership with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the Newark Police Division (NPD). This award-winning program uses performance, improvisation, and conversation to help inner-city teenagers and police officers build trust and improve their relationship.

Until We Are All Free Movement, a human rights organization led by formerly incarcerated criminal justice experts. In March our case study focused on the Until We Are All Free Movement with guest Kevin Reese, Co-Founder/Co-Executive Director of UWAAF and Co-Founder/CEO of Until We Are All Free Consulting Group.
Question: God, what is it that you’re working on in my life? What do you do when the answer is build a bridge of people and be a bridge through and with people? Kevin is the answer. Kevin grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He spent 14 years incarcerated inside of the criminal justice system. During that time, he founded the BRIDGE, a grassroots group of directly impacted criminal justice experts whose mission is to abolish mass incarceration and to find a path to true transformative criminal justice. Kevin says,“My idea was to create a program that builds a bridge between people like me, mostly men in prison but women, too, and the community. That bridge and this work is actually revolutionary. Because I’m not supposed to be able to make a connection to people on the outside. Prison is all about preventing that. But the BRIDGE partnership we’ve been working on gives light to an entire caste of people who are incarcerated.”

Youth Empowerment Services, of Pittsburgh PA: “Ahead of its time and punching above its weight, Youth Enrichment Services (YES) formed in 1994...The heart of YES is a spirit of mentorship...By leveraging their unique skills and abilities and centering their voices, YES has created a formula for success that influences community growth, economic prosperity, and student-driven leadership."
In our case study of the YES organization we invited Denise Jones, Educational Consultant at Youth Enrichment Services into the studio. Denise Jones is the daughter of two passion-driven educators. She attended Allegheny College, majored in Economics and minored in Black Studies. Later Denise applied for Teach for America and came to understand the...]]>3435falsefullCase Study: Shiftworks Community+Public Works in Pittsburgh PAhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/case-study-shiftworks-community-public-works-in-pittsburgh-pa--68887780Why Community & Public Arts? Ask Sallyann Kluz...Guest Biography: Sallyann Kluz, Executive Director. Shiftworks Community+Public Art.
Sallyann Kluz is a Pittsburgh-based arts administrator, architect, and urban designer whose practice is situated at the intersection of art and community development. With over 20 years of practice in the Pittsburgh region, her work is focused on the public realm and the people who inhabit it. Her practice includes public art programs and strategies, community engagement, design education, public space design, and neighborhood development strategies. In her leadership role, Sallyann is focused on providing technical assistance to artists and clients, and expanding the role of artists in community development, civic design, and community engagement.
“We work at the convergence of public art and civic design in the Pittsburgh Region.”
Formerly the Office of Public Art (OPA), Shiftworks launched in 2005 through partnership between the public and private sectors. The vision: Support and advance the role of public art in the Pittsburgh region. Shiftworks Community+Public Arts envisions a region in which the creative practices of artists are fully engaged to collaboratively shape the public realm and catalyze community-led change. Shiftworks Community+Public Arts now operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Words from August Wilson, Pittsburgh Creative & Playwright
“Art does not change the world. It changes people and people change the world.”
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/case-study-shiftworks-communitypublic-works-in-pittsburgh-pa-38885Wed, 03 Dec 2025 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastWhy Community & Public Arts? Ask Sallyann Kluz...Guest Biography: Sallyann Kluz, Executive Director. Shiftworks Community+Public Art. Sallyann Kluz is a Pittsburgh-based arts administrator, architect, and urban designer whose practice is...Why Community & Public Arts? Ask Sallyann Kluz...Guest Biography: Sallyann Kluz, Executive Director. Shiftworks Community+Public Art.
Sallyann Kluz is a Pittsburgh-based arts administrator, architect, and urban designer whose practice is situated at the intersection of art and community development. With over 20 years of practice in the Pittsburgh region, her work is focused on the public realm and the people who inhabit it. Her practice includes public art programs and strategies, community engagement, design education, public space design, and neighborhood development strategies. In her leadership role, Sallyann is focused on providing technical assistance to artists and clients, and expanding the role of artists in community development, civic design, and community engagement.
“We work at the convergence of public art and civic design in the Pittsburgh Region.”
Formerly the Office of Public Art (OPA), Shiftworks launched in 2005 through partnership between the public and private sectors. The vision: Support and advance the role of public art in the Pittsburgh region. Shiftworks Community+Public Arts envisions a region in which the creative practices of artists are fully engaged to collaboratively shape the public realm and catalyze community-led change. Shiftworks Community+Public Arts now operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Words from August Wilson, Pittsburgh Creative & Playwright
“Art does not change the world. It changes people and people change the world.”
]]>3392falsefullWhen the People Pull the Plug: The Nov 25-Dec 2 Economic Blackout & What It Means for Powerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-people-pull-the-plug-the-nov-25-dec-2-economic-blackout-what-it-means-for-power--68659671When the People Pull the Plug

In this episode we examine how comedian Josh Johnson challenges the commodification of identity; and how movements like "Blackout the System" (Nov 25–Dec 2) help people reclaim civic and moral agency over economic dependence. This deceptively simple, yet powerful critique of how capitalism commodifies identity and reduces our roles in society to economic functions rather than human or civic ones. When Johnson says “I am not a consumer; I am a citizen”, he’s rejecting the idea that his primary purpose in society is to buy, use, or dispose of things. By contrast, a citizen carries a sense of belonging, responsibility, and participation. A citizen contributes to shaping society — they vote, advocate, care, build, protect, and question. It's a reminder that citizenship is not transactional — it’s transformational.
The "Blackout the System" movement is a living example of this rejection of commodified identity. By pausing consumption, we shift from the identity of consumer to citizen; from customer to constituent. That act — symbolic and strategic — forces society to see that the system runs on our consent and engagement, not on its own momentum. It invites people to withdraw their economic participation as an assertion of civic consciousness.
3 Fundamental Questions:

What happens when we withdraw our labor and money from the system?
How do everyday people build power?
How does this relate to systemic economic injustice, corporate control, and community resilience?

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/when-the-people-pull-the-plug-the-nov-25-dec-2-economic-blackout-and-what-it-means-for-power-38814Wed, 19 Nov 2025 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastWhen the People Pull the Plug In this episode we examine how comedian Josh Johnson challenges the commodification of identity; and how movements like "Blackout the System" (Nov 25–Dec 2) help people reclaim civic and moral agency over economic...When the People Pull the Plug

In this episode we examine how comedian Josh Johnson challenges the commodification of identity; and how movements like "Blackout the System" (Nov 25–Dec 2) help people reclaim civic and moral agency over economic dependence. This deceptively simple, yet powerful critique of how capitalism commodifies identity and reduces our roles in society to economic functions rather than human or civic ones. When Johnson says “I am not a consumer; I am a citizen”, he’s rejecting the idea that his primary purpose in society is to buy, use, or dispose of things. By contrast, a citizen carries a sense of belonging, responsibility, and participation. A citizen contributes to shaping society — they vote, advocate, care, build, protect, and question. It's a reminder that citizenship is not transactional — it’s transformational.
The "Blackout the System" movement is a living example of this rejection of commodified identity. By pausing consumption, we shift from the identity of consumer to citizen; from customer to constituent. That act — symbolic and strategic — forces society to see that the system runs on our consent and engagement, not on its own momentum. It invites people to withdraw their economic participation as an assertion of civic consciousness.
3 Fundamental Questions:

What happens when we withdraw our labor and money from the system?
How do everyday people build power?
How does this relate to systemic economic injustice, corporate control, and community resilience?

]]>3542falsefullWhy We Didn’t Show Up: The Unseen Layers of Black Absence at the No Kings Protesthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-we-didn-t-show-up-the-unseen-layers-of-black-absence-at-the-no-kings-protest--68451391https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/why-we-didnt-show-up-the-unseen-layers-of-black-absence-at-the-no-kings-protest-38746Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastNo Kings Protest - October 18, 2025"Why didn’t the Black community show up en masse?”This question itself reveals a gap in understanding — not of protest logistics, but of protest lineage. For many Black people, the act of protest is not spontaneous...3070falsefullThe Truth Behind the Test - What NAEP Reveals About Systemic Racism in Educationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-truth-behind-the-test-what-naep-reveals-about-systemic-racism-in-education--684049852025 Theme: Community Engagement & the Grassroots of Change

Introduction Welcome to another episode of InflexionPoint Podcast, where we are dedicated to antiracism activation and the art of listening in authentic conversation, engagement, action, and accountability. Featuring creator/host Anita D. Russell, joined by co-hosts Mavis Bauman and Gail Hunter. Throughout the year, we’ve been lifting up stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements. In this episode we focus on "The Truth Behind the Test: What NAEP Reveals About Systemic Racism in Education," a continuation of the previous conversation with our guest, Coach Ed Bradley.

Featured Guest: Coach Edmond Bradley With over 20 years of experience in coaching, education, and leadership development, Coach Ed Bradley brings a unique blend of mentorship, empathy, and strategic insight to his work as a Transitional Life Coach. A former high school basketball coach and teacher, Ed has dedicated his career to empowering young people to find purpose, confidence, and direction. Ed is a Life and Transitional Coach with Powerful Minds Counseling whose mission is to provide individual, family, and group counseling that promote healthy and overall mental and emotional wellness. With a master’s degree in psychology and decades of experience with diverse learners, he helps clients gain clarity and momentum toward their goals.

Community Engagement Connection: Broaden Understanding of State School Testing Key Question: How does state school testing data mirror systems of racism in education?
National Assessment of Educational Progress: State tests are state-developed with federal guidelines from NAEP, a national benchmark for comparison. In our discussion we explain NAEP’s purpose and how it differs from state tests. The issue is this: We don’t have one yardstick in America. Instead we have 50 different ones which we then try to compare.
Dimensions of NAEP and Equity:

Potential for Justice → Reframing gaps as proof of broken systems
Benchmarking as Exposure of Inequity → “NAEP as mirror.”
Weaponization of Data → Headlines vs systemic issues.
Pressure & Punitive Reforms → Closures & charters.
Masking Structural Advantage → White outcomes as ‘normal.’

Examples of Schools Using Data Critically and Equitable to Repair, Not Reproach

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/the-truth-behind-the-test-what-naep-reveals-about-systemic-racism-in-education-38631Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastInflexionPoint Podcast | Episode 94 | October 15, 2025 2025 Theme: Community Engagement & the Grassroots of Change Introduction Welcome to another episode of InflexionPoint Podcast, where we are dedicated to antiracism activation and the...2025 Theme: Community Engagement & the Grassroots of Change

Introduction Welcome to another episode of InflexionPoint Podcast, where we are dedicated to antiracism activation and the art of listening in authentic conversation, engagement, action, and accountability. Featuring creator/host Anita D. Russell, joined by co-hosts Mavis Bauman and Gail Hunter. Throughout the year, we’ve been lifting up stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements. In this episode we focus on "The Truth Behind the Test: What NAEP Reveals About Systemic Racism in Education," a continuation of the previous conversation with our guest, Coach Ed Bradley.

Featured Guest: Coach Edmond Bradley With over 20 years of experience in coaching, education, and leadership development, Coach Ed Bradley brings a unique blend of mentorship, empathy, and strategic insight to his work as a Transitional Life Coach. A former high school basketball coach and teacher, Ed has dedicated his career to empowering young people to find purpose, confidence, and direction. Ed is a Life and Transitional Coach with Powerful Minds Counseling whose mission is to provide individual, family, and group counseling that promote healthy and overall mental and emotional wellness. With a master’s degree in psychology and decades of experience with diverse learners, he helps clients gain clarity and momentum toward their goals.

Community Engagement Connection: Broaden Understanding of State School Testing Key Question: How does state school testing data mirror systems of racism in education?
National Assessment of Educational Progress: State tests are state-developed with federal guidelines from NAEP, a national benchmark for comparison. In our discussion we explain NAEP’s purpose and how it differs from state tests. The issue is this: We don’t have one yardstick in America. Instead we have 50 different ones which we then try to compare.
Dimensions of NAEP and Equity:

Potential for Justice → Reframing gaps as proof of broken systems
Benchmarking as Exposure of Inequity → “NAEP as mirror.”
Weaponization of Data → Headlines vs systemic issues.
Pressure & Punitive Reforms → Closures & charters.
Masking Structural Advantage → White outcomes as ‘normal.’

Examples of Schools Using Data Critically and Equitable to Repair, Not Reproach

]]>3259falsefullSocioeconomics and the Mental Health Connectionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/socioeconomics-and-the-mental-health-connection--684049862025 Theme: Community Engagement & the Grassroots of Change
Introduction Welcome to another episode of InflexionPoint Podcast, where we are dedicated to antiracism activation and the art of listening in authentic conversation, engagement, action, and accountability. Featuring creator/host Anita D. Russell, joined by co-hosts Mavis Bauman and Gail Hunter. Throughout the year, we’ve been lifting up stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements. In this episode we focus on Socioeconomics and the Mental Health Connection with our guest, Coach Ed Bradley.
Featured Guest: Coach Edmond Bradley With over 20 years of experience in coaching, education, and leadership development, Coach Ed Bradley brings a unique blend of mentorship, empathy, and strategic insight to his work as a Transitional Life Coach. A former high school basketball coach and teacher, Ed has dedicated his career to empowering young people to find purpose, confidence, and direction. Ed is a Life and Transitional Coach with Powerful Minds Counseling whose mission is to provide individual, family, and group counseling that promote healthy and overall mental and emotional wellness. With a master’s degree in psychology and decades of experience with diverse learners, he helps clients gain clarity and momentum toward their goals.
Community Engagement Connection Across Socioeconomic Backgrounds Key Question: How do students overcome the negative messages linked to socialization?
Mental Health Connection: Check-ins across the board (student, mentors, educators, community)
Calls to Action: Broaden understanding of state school testing and its implications. Encourage local school involvement and participation in school board meetings. Volunteer to mentor and work with students
Sustained Effort and Common Ground: “All of us share this world for but a brief moment in time. The question is whether we spend that time focused on what pushes us apart, or whether we commit ourselves to an effort -- a sustained effort -- to find common ground, to focus on the future we seek for our children, and to respect the dignity of all human beings.” —President Barack Obama

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/socioeconomics-and-the-mental-health-connection-38561Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastInflexionPoint Podcast | Episode 93 | October 1, 2025 2025 Theme: Community Engagement & the Grassroots of Change Introduction Welcome to another episode of InflexionPoint Podcast, where we are dedicated to antiracism activation and the art of...2025 Theme: Community Engagement & the Grassroots of Change
Introduction Welcome to another episode of InflexionPoint Podcast, where we are dedicated to antiracism activation and the art of listening in authentic conversation, engagement, action, and accountability. Featuring creator/host Anita D. Russell, joined by co-hosts Mavis Bauman and Gail Hunter. Throughout the year, we’ve been lifting up stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements. In this episode we focus on Socioeconomics and the Mental Health Connection with our guest, Coach Ed Bradley.
Featured Guest: Coach Edmond Bradley With over 20 years of experience in coaching, education, and leadership development, Coach Ed Bradley brings a unique blend of mentorship, empathy, and strategic insight to his work as a Transitional Life Coach. A former high school basketball coach and teacher, Ed has dedicated his career to empowering young people to find purpose, confidence, and direction. Ed is a Life and Transitional Coach with Powerful Minds Counseling whose mission is to provide individual, family, and group counseling that promote healthy and overall mental and emotional wellness. With a master’s degree in psychology and decades of experience with diverse learners, he helps clients gain clarity and momentum toward their goals.
Community Engagement Connection Across Socioeconomic Backgrounds Key Question: How do students overcome the negative messages linked to socialization?
Mental Health Connection: Check-ins across the board (student, mentors, educators, community)
Calls to Action: Broaden understanding of state school testing and its implications. Encourage local school involvement and participation in school board meetings. Volunteer to mentor and work with students
Sustained Effort and Common Ground: “All of us share this world for but a brief moment in time. The question is whether we spend that time focused on what pushes us apart, or whether we commit ourselves to an effort -- a sustained effort -- to find common ground, to focus on the future we seek for our children, and to respect the dignity of all human beings.” —President Barack Obama

]]>3479falsefullCase Study - From Antiracism to Black Empowermenthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/case-study-from-antiracism-to-black-empowerment--684049902025 Theme: Community Engagement & the Grassroots of Change
Introduction Welcome to another episode of InflexionPoint Podcast, where we are dedicated to antiracism activation and the art of listening in authentic conversation, engagement, action, and accountability. Featuring creator/host Anita D. Russell, joined by co-hosts Mavis Bauman and Gail Hunter. Throughout the year, we’ve been lifting up stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements. This conversation is a throwback to a previous episode in April 2025 where we explored the evolution of Dr. Robert Livingston, Social Psychologist at Harvard University. He is the author of The Conversation: How Seeking and Speaking the Truth about Racism Can Radically Transform Individuals and Organizations, published in 2021. In this episode we dig deeper into a whole new revelation based on his recently released book.
Revelation in 2025: The Paradox of Antiracism within White Supremacy A Radical Idea. Robert Livingston's new book, Play the Game, Change the Game, Leave the Game: Pathways to Black Empowerment, Prosperity, and Joy presents a radical idea, an intriguing departure of the premise of The Conversation. Racism does not require hatred, cruelty, fear, violence, or avoidance. Abraham Lincoln is an example of someone who is sympathetic towards the Black community (Emancipation was a monumental antiracist campaign), while simultaneously believing Black people to be inferior to White people (a state of dissonance and lack of empathy). By modern standards, that’s an example of taking an antiracism stance within the context of White supremacy: Challenging one form of racism (enslavement)— while simultaneously affirming another (White supremacy in social and political life)
The Addiction Metaphor. White supremacy is like an addiction of the mind and body: it promises comfort, denies harm, escalates over time, and resists withdrawal—yet true freedom requires a courageous break and deep healing. Where does racism’s stubborn, addiction-like persistence leave Black people? “If White people are addicted to White supremacy, then this changes how we as Black people, must move forward in our journey toward racial equity.”—Dr. Robert Livingston
A New Approach In the wake of this new revelation, Dr. Livingston decided to switch things up a bit for the 2023 Men of Color Leadership Conference in Boston. Instead of focusing on White-centered antiracism he decided to focus on Black-centered empowerment: We can’t wait for White people to change. That day many never come so we have to empower ourselves.
Central Questions. What do I have to do to survive and prosper in a game that was not created nor intended for me? How do I navigate?
Our Obligation to Live a Good Life. “The fact that I was able to write this book is a testament to the power of my ancestors. I experience both awe and gratitude when I think of their strength and resilience. From their resolute determination to survive the unimaginable horror of the Middle Passage, to their tireless tenacity in abiding the indignities of slavery, to their unrelenting fight for full citizenship and representation—our ancestors have endured and overcome so much. It is incumbent upon us to continue their struggle by utilizing the pathways explored in this book to achieve the equality and prosperity that we deserve. Above all, as we honor our obligation to carry on with their fight, we must never lose sight of our forebears’ ultimate desire for future generations: to have a good life. It is our duty to live well.” —Dr. Robert Livingston

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/case-study-from-antiracism-to-black-empowerment-38518Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastInflexionPoint Podcast | Episode 92 | September 17, 2025 2025 Theme: Community Engagement & the Grassroots of Change Introduction Welcome to another episode of InflexionPoint Podcast, where we are dedicated to antiracism activation and the art...2025 Theme: Community Engagement & the Grassroots of Change
Introduction Welcome to another episode of InflexionPoint Podcast, where we are dedicated to antiracism activation and the art of listening in authentic conversation, engagement, action, and accountability. Featuring creator/host Anita D. Russell, joined by co-hosts Mavis Bauman and Gail Hunter. Throughout the year, we’ve been lifting up stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements. This conversation is a throwback to a previous episode in April 2025 where we explored the evolution of Dr. Robert Livingston, Social Psychologist at Harvard University. He is the author of The Conversation: How Seeking and Speaking the Truth about Racism Can Radically Transform Individuals and Organizations, published in 2021. In this episode we dig deeper into a whole new revelation based on his recently released book.
Revelation in 2025: The Paradox of Antiracism within White Supremacy A Radical Idea. Robert Livingston's new book, Play the Game, Change the Game, Leave the Game: Pathways to Black Empowerment, Prosperity, and Joy presents a radical idea, an intriguing departure of the premise of The Conversation. Racism does not require hatred, cruelty, fear, violence, or avoidance. Abraham Lincoln is an example of someone who is sympathetic towards the Black community (Emancipation was a monumental antiracist campaign), while simultaneously believing Black people to be inferior to White people (a state of dissonance and lack of empathy). By modern standards, that’s an example of taking an antiracism stance within the context of White supremacy: Challenging one form of racism (enslavement)— while simultaneously affirming another (White supremacy in social and political life)
The Addiction Metaphor. White supremacy is like an addiction of the mind and body: it promises comfort, denies harm, escalates over time, and resists withdrawal—yet true freedom requires a courageous break and deep healing. Where does racism’s stubborn, addiction-like persistence leave Black people? “If White people are addicted to White supremacy, then this changes how we as Black people, must move forward in our journey toward racial equity.”—Dr. Robert Livingston
A New Approach In the wake of this new revelation, Dr. Livingston decided to switch things up a bit for the 2023 Men of Color Leadership Conference in Boston. Instead of focusing on White-centered antiracism he decided to focus on Black-centered empowerment: We can’t wait for White people to change. That day many never come so we have to empower ourselves.
Central Questions. What do I have to do to survive and prosper in a game that was not created nor intended for me? How do I navigate?
Our Obligation to Live a Good Life. “The fact that I was able to write this book is a testament to the power of my ancestors. I experience both awe and gratitude when I think of their strength and resilience. From their resolute determination to survive the unimaginable horror of the Middle Passage, to their tireless tenacity in abiding the indignities of slavery, to their unrelenting fight for full citizenship and representation—our ancestors have endured and overcome so much. It is incumbent upon us to continue their struggle by utilizing the pathways explored in this book to achieve the equality and prosperity that we deserve. Above all, as we honor our obligation to carry on with their fight, we must never lose sight of our forebears’ ultimate desire for future generations: to have a good life. It is our duty to live well.” —Dr. Robert Livingston

]]>3453falsefullCommunity Disengagement - The Disastrous Outcome of Gentrificationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/community-disengagement-the-disastrous-outcome-of-gentrification--684049872025 Theme: Community Engagement & the Grassroots of Change
Introduction Welcome to another episode of InflexionPoint Podcast, where we are dedicated to antiracism activation and the art of listening in authentic conversation, engagement, action, and accountability. Featuring creator/host Anita D. Russell, joined by co-hosts Mavis Bauman and Gail Hunter. Throughout the year, we’ve been lifting up stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements. But in this episode, we take a different approach: exploring the adverse impact of community disengagement, focusing on the painful story of gentrification in Pittsburgh, PA.
How We Got Here Anita opens up the conversation with a stark reality: Community disengagement in Pittsburgh cannot be separated from the city’s long arc of gentrification. Policies that began with redlining and urban renewal set the stage for today’s tech-driven investment and redevelopment, which often unfolds without strong tenant protections or genuine community power. The Pittsburgh Paradox: Pittsburgh was named one of America’s Most Livable Cities (2005–2018). In 2019, it was also identified as America’s 8th most gentrified city. In 2021, Jerry Dickinson, law professor at the University of Pittsburgh, described it as “America’s Apartheid City.” This is the Reality We Must Confront
The History of Displacement Gail leads a disccussion revealing Pittsburgh' multi-layered history: From racial covenants, redlining (1930s) and urban renewal devastating a vibrant Black community (1950s-60s); to so-called "modernization" that triggered decades of decline (1960s); to Steel Collapse to "Eds and Meds" (1980s-2000s) leading to struggles against overwhelming odds for communty nonprofits. 2010s to Today: The city formalized “community input” via Registered Community Organizations, but too often those processes lacked teeth. Meanwhile, private reinvestment accelerated land values, displacement, and racialized housing cost burdens.
Imagine Authentic Engagement Mavis guides you to envision what true engagement and anti-displacement could look like in Pittsburgh. The short answer is this: Participation without power is not enough. Authentic engagement means redistributing decision-making power back to the people most affected. Key shifts required: Shift from input to shared governance. Stabilize residents where they live. Integrate commuunity equity and inclusion in development rules. Resource community voice. Execute real-time accountability.
Call to Action Gentrification in Pittsburgh is not new—it’s another chapter in a long story of disinvestment, removal, and broken promises. When people feel decisions are made over them, not with them, they disengage. But disengagement is not destiny. What action are you willing to take?
Watch: https://youtu.be/XBBNWXAErWs
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/community-disengagement-the-disastrous-outcome-of-gentrification-38451Wed, 03 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastInflexionPoint Podcast | Episode 92 2025 Theme: Community Engagement & the Grassroots of Change Introduction Welcome to another episode of InflexionPoint Podcast, where we are dedicated to antiracism activation and the art of listening in...2025 Theme: Community Engagement & the Grassroots of Change
Introduction Welcome to another episode of InflexionPoint Podcast, where we are dedicated to antiracism activation and the art of listening in authentic conversation, engagement, action, and accountability. Featuring creator/host Anita D. Russell, joined by co-hosts Mavis Bauman and Gail Hunter. Throughout the year, we’ve been lifting up stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements. But in this episode, we take a different approach: exploring the adverse impact of community disengagement, focusing on the painful story of gentrification in Pittsburgh, PA.
How We Got Here Anita opens up the conversation with a stark reality: Community disengagement in Pittsburgh cannot be separated from the city’s long arc of gentrification. Policies that began with redlining and urban renewal set the stage for today’s tech-driven investment and redevelopment, which often unfolds without strong tenant protections or genuine community power. The Pittsburgh Paradox: Pittsburgh was named one of America’s Most Livable Cities (2005–2018). In 2019, it was also identified as America’s 8th most gentrified city. In 2021, Jerry Dickinson, law professor at the University of Pittsburgh, described it as “America’s Apartheid City.” This is the Reality We Must Confront
The History of Displacement Gail leads a disccussion revealing Pittsburgh' multi-layered history: From racial covenants, redlining (1930s) and urban renewal devastating a vibrant Black community (1950s-60s); to so-called "modernization" that triggered decades of decline (1960s); to Steel Collapse to "Eds and Meds" (1980s-2000s) leading to struggles against overwhelming odds for communty nonprofits. 2010s to Today: The city formalized “community input” via Registered Community Organizations, but too often those processes lacked teeth. Meanwhile, private reinvestment accelerated land values, displacement, and racialized housing cost burdens.
Imagine Authentic Engagement Mavis guides you to envision what true engagement and anti-displacement could look like in Pittsburgh. The short answer is this: Participation without power is not enough. Authentic engagement means redistributing decision-making power back to the people most affected. Key shifts required: Shift from input to shared governance. Stabilize residents where they live. Integrate commuunity equity and inclusion in development rules. Resource community voice. Execute real-time accountability.
Call to Action Gentrification in Pittsburgh is not new—it’s another chapter in a long story of disinvestment, removal, and broken promises. When people feel decisions are made over them, not with them, they disengage. But disengagement is not destiny. What action are you willing to take?
Watch: https://youtu.be/XBBNWXAErWs
]]>3353falsefullThe Heart of Engagement for Equity - Justice, Listening, Sovereignty, and Shared Power (Part 2)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-heart-of-engagement-for-equity-justice-listening-sovereignty-and-shared-power-part-2--68404988 The Heart of Engagement for Equity - Justice, Listening, Sovereignty, and Shared Power In the previous episode of InflexionPoint Podcast, we broke down how equitable engagement goes far beyond good intentions. Equitable engagement is gaining traction in fields ranging from community development and education to corporate leadership and public policy. Centering the conversation around justice, listening, sovereignty, and shared power reclaims the deep roots of this work and highlights what true equity demands. In this episode we provide concrete examples of equity in community engagement from multiple organizations.
Equitable engagement as a justice-rooted practice, not just a participatory one.

Uses values-based, power-aware approach to involving individuals and communities in decision-making processes, policy development, program design, and resource allocation.
Centers the voices, needs, and lived experiences of those historically marginalized or excluded by the dominant culture—particularly Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC), low-income communities, immigrants, youth, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others whose perspectives are often overlooked.
Redistributes power, builds trust, and creates co-ownership of outcomes.
Is not a zero sum game.

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/the-heart-of-engagement-for-equity-justice-listening-sovereignty-and-shared-power-part-2-38359Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastOur theme for 2025 is Community Engagement & the Grassroots of Change. Thank you for tuning in to the latest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast where we are dedicated to antiracism activation and the art of listening in authentic conversation,... The Heart of Engagement for Equity - Justice, Listening, Sovereignty, and Shared Power In the previous episode of InflexionPoint Podcast, we broke down how equitable engagement goes far beyond good intentions. Equitable engagement is gaining traction in fields ranging from community development and education to corporate leadership and public policy. Centering the conversation around justice, listening, sovereignty, and shared power reclaims the deep roots of this work and highlights what true equity demands. In this episode we provide concrete examples of equity in community engagement from multiple organizations.
Equitable engagement as a justice-rooted practice, not just a participatory one.

Uses values-based, power-aware approach to involving individuals and communities in decision-making processes, policy development, program design, and resource allocation.
Centers the voices, needs, and lived experiences of those historically marginalized or excluded by the dominant culture—particularly Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC), low-income communities, immigrants, youth, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others whose perspectives are often overlooked.
Redistributes power, builds trust, and creates co-ownership of outcomes.
Is not a zero sum game.

]]>3428falsefullThe Heart of Engagement for Equity - Justice, Listening, Sovereignty, and Shared Powerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-heart-of-engagement-for-equity-justice-listening-sovereignty-and-shared-power--68404996 In this episode, we break down how equitable engagement goes far beyond good intentions. Equitable engagement is gaining traction in fields ranging from community development and education to corporate leadership and public policy. But too often, it's treated as a checklist rather than a transformational practice.
Centering the conversation around justice, listening, sovereignty, and shared power reclaims the deep roots of this work and highlights what true equity demands. From culturally grounded outreach to building inclusive leadership teams and using technology to bridge the divide, we explore strategies that help us show up better, listen deeper, and co-create more just outcomes.
Watch: https://youtu.be/28D897yZrsk
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/the-heart-of-engagement-for-equity-justice-listening-sovereignty-and-shared-power-38297Wed, 06 Aug 2025 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastOur theme for 2025 is “Community Engagement & the Grassroots of Change.” Throughout the year we explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. Episodes focus on both theory and practice, allowing... In this episode, we break down how equitable engagement goes far beyond good intentions. Equitable engagement is gaining traction in fields ranging from community development and education to corporate leadership and public policy. But too often, it's treated as a checklist rather than a transformational practice.
Centering the conversation around justice, listening, sovereignty, and shared power reclaims the deep roots of this work and highlights what true equity demands. From culturally grounded outreach to building inclusive leadership teams and using technology to bridge the divide, we explore strategies that help us show up better, listen deeper, and co-create more just outcomes.
Watch: https://youtu.be/28D897yZrsk
]]>3474falsefullThe Quest for Economic Sovereignty in Burkina Faso - From Thomas Sankara to Ibrahim Traoréhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-quest-for-economic-sovereignty-in-burkina-faso-from-thomas-sankara-to-ibrahim-traore--68404997 Economic Sovereignty in Burkina Faso: From Thomas Sankara to Ibrahim Traoré In the previous episode we drew the line from community engagement and cooperative economics to sovereignty. In his book, Sovereign Psyche, Prof Ezrah Aharone defines the sovereign mindset as “an energizing mindset, consciousness, and thought process by which people define and express freedom through the unique particularities of their political and ideological self-identity.” In this episode we dig into the role of sovereign psyche in the African nation of Burkina Faso under the past leadership of Thomas Sankara (1949-1987) and current leader, President Ibrahim Traoré.
Watch: https://youtu.be/uTaThO3mbZo
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/the-quest-for-economic-sovereignty-in-burkina-faso-from-thomas-sankara-to-ibrahim-traore-38235Wed, 16 Jul 2025 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastOur theme for 2025 is “Community Engagement & the Grassroots of Change.” Throughout the year we explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. Reimagining the Power of Burkina Faso: A... Economic Sovereignty in Burkina Faso: From Thomas Sankara to Ibrahim Traoré In the previous episode we drew the line from community engagement and cooperative economics to sovereignty. In his book, Sovereign Psyche, Prof Ezrah Aharone defines the sovereign mindset as “an energizing mindset, consciousness, and thought process by which people define and express freedom through the unique particularities of their political and ideological self-identity.” In this episode we dig into the role of sovereign psyche in the African nation of Burkina Faso under the past leadership of Thomas Sankara (1949-1987) and current leader, President Ibrahim Traoré.
Watch: https://youtu.be/uTaThO3mbZo
]]>3441falsefullThe Sovereign Psyche Starts in the Community - Expanding Cooperative Economics and Collective Powerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sovereign-psyche-starts-in-the-community-expanding-cooperative-economics-and-collective-power--68404995Throughout the year we explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. Sovereign Psyche Starts in the Community: Expanding Cooperative Economics and Collective Power In this episode we explore the connection between Community Engagement, Cooperative Economics, and Sovereignty through the work of Ezrah Aharone, Adjunct Professor of Political Science at Delaware State University.
Community Engagement & Cooperative Economics: The Bridge to Sovereignty.
We take the position that community engagement and cooperative economics serve as a bridge to sovereignty.
Community Engagement – the intentional process of involving people in collective action to address local issues, shape decisions, and build power through participation, dialogue, and trust. It centers on equity, shared leadership, and long-term capacity-building.
Cooperative Economics – an economic model that emphasizes democratic ownership, shared resources, and mutual benefit.
Sovereignty – “an energizing mindset, consciousness, and thought process by which people define and express freedom through the unique particularities of their political and ideological self-identity.” — Ezrah Aharone
The Sovereign Psyche – challenges people to reject internalized systems of dependency, inferiority, and Western validation.
Community Engagement becomes the first step in building a sovereign psyche because it awakens collective memory and practices shared agency.
Cooperative Economics is sovereignty in action expressed through “institutional capacity and control over destiny.”

Watch: https://youtu.be/qoHMTHFxxb8
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/the-sovereign-psyche-starts-in-the-community-expanding-cooperative-economics-and-collective-power-38177Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point Podcast In 2025 we turn our attention towards “Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change.” Throughout the year we explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. Sovereign Psyche Starts in the...Throughout the year we explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. Sovereign Psyche Starts in the Community: Expanding Cooperative Economics and Collective Power In this episode we explore the connection between Community Engagement, Cooperative Economics, and Sovereignty through the work of Ezrah Aharone, Adjunct Professor of Political Science at Delaware State University.
Community Engagement & Cooperative Economics: The Bridge to Sovereignty.
We take the position that community engagement and cooperative economics serve as a bridge to sovereignty.
Community Engagement – the intentional process of involving people in collective action to address local issues, shape decisions, and build power through participation, dialogue, and trust. It centers on equity, shared leadership, and long-term capacity-building.
Cooperative Economics – an economic model that emphasizes democratic ownership, shared resources, and mutual benefit.
Sovereignty – “an energizing mindset, consciousness, and thought process by which people define and express freedom through the unique particularities of their political and ideological self-identity.” — Ezrah Aharone
The Sovereign Psyche – challenges people to reject internalized systems of dependency, inferiority, and Western validation.
Community Engagement becomes the first step in building a sovereign psyche because it awakens collective memory and practices shared agency.
Cooperative Economics is sovereignty in action expressed through “institutional capacity and control over destiny.”

Watch: https://youtu.be/qoHMTHFxxb8
]]>3580falsefullFrom Self to Solidarity - How Personal Empowerment Fuels Cooperative Economics (Part 2)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-self-to-solidarity-how-personal-empowerment-fuels-cooperative-economics-part-2--68404989A Conversation with Alana Griffin, Ambassador of Ujamaa Collective In Ep 86, we started a conversation about Personal Empowerment and Cooperative Economics through the lens of Ujamaa Collective, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The Ujamaa collective acts as a catalyst to advance Africana Women by providing a fair trade marketplace for cultural, artistic and entrepreneurial exchange through cooperative economics. In this episode we continue the conversation with Alana Griffin, Ambassador of Ujamaa Collective.
Join us as we explore the process from participation to power by reimagining the power of we.
The point is to shift the perspective; to take action and create new possibilties with a different measuring stick.
Personal Empowerment begins with individuals recognizing their inherent worth, capabilities, and power to make choices that impact their life and community.
Personal empowerment cultivates self-awareness, responsibility, and action.
Cooperative Economics channels that personal power into collective agency by providing structures—like cooperatives, credit unions, and mutual aid networks—that allow individuals to pool resources, share risks, and make collective decisions for mutual benefit.

Watch: https://youtu.be/QIUEccdGpkA
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/from-self-to-solidarity-how-personal-empowerment-fuels-cooperative-economics-part-2-38130Wed, 18 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastIn 2025 we turn our attention towards “Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change.” Throughout the year we explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. From Self to Solidarity: How Personal...A Conversation with Alana Griffin, Ambassador of Ujamaa Collective In Ep 86, we started a conversation about Personal Empowerment and Cooperative Economics through the lens of Ujamaa Collective, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The Ujamaa collective acts as a catalyst to advance Africana Women by providing a fair trade marketplace for cultural, artistic and entrepreneurial exchange through cooperative economics. In this episode we continue the conversation with Alana Griffin, Ambassador of Ujamaa Collective.
Join us as we explore the process from participation to power by reimagining the power of we.
The point is to shift the perspective; to take action and create new possibilties with a different measuring stick.
Personal Empowerment begins with individuals recognizing their inherent worth, capabilities, and power to make choices that impact their life and community.
Personal empowerment cultivates self-awareness, responsibility, and action.
Cooperative Economics channels that personal power into collective agency by providing structures—like cooperatives, credit unions, and mutual aid networks—that allow individuals to pool resources, share risks, and make collective decisions for mutual benefit.

Watch: https://youtu.be/QIUEccdGpkA
]]>3599falsefullConversation with Lakeisha Wolf - From Self to Solidarity: How Personal Empowerment Fuels Cooperative Economicshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conversation-with-lakeisha-wolf-from-self-to-solidarity-how-personal-empowerment-fuels-cooperative-economics--68405002 In 2025 we turn our attention towards “Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change.” Throughout the year we explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. From Self to Solidarity: How Personal Empowerment Fuels Cooperative Economics
A Conversation with LaKeisha Wolf, Executive Director of Ujamaa Collective In this episode we explore Personal Empowerment and Cooperative Economics through the lens of Ujamaa Collective, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The Ujamaa social mission to act as a catalyst to advance Africana Women by providing a fair trade marketplace for cultural, artistic and entrepreneurial exchange through cooperative economics. In this conversation with LaKeisha Wolf, Executive Director of Ujamaa Collective, we take a deep dive into movement from self to solidarity and how personal empowerment fuels cooperative economics.
Personal Empowerment begins with individuals recognizing their inherent worth, capabilities, and power to make choices that impact their life and community. It cultivates self-awareness, responsibility, and action. Cooperative Economics channels that personal power into collective agency by providing structures—like cooperatives, credit unions, and mutual aid networks—that allow individuals to pool resources, share risks, and make collective decisions for mutual benefit.

Watch: https://youtu.be/dWH9ddJG3Ms
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/conversation-with-lakeisha-wolf-from-self-to-solidarity-how-personal-empowerment-fuels-cooperative-economics-38069Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point Podcast In 2025 we turn our attention towards “Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change.” Throughout the year we explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. From Self to Solidarity: How... In 2025 we turn our attention towards “Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change.” Throughout the year we explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. From Self to Solidarity: How Personal Empowerment Fuels Cooperative Economics
A Conversation with LaKeisha Wolf, Executive Director of Ujamaa Collective In this episode we explore Personal Empowerment and Cooperative Economics through the lens of Ujamaa Collective, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The Ujamaa social mission to act as a catalyst to advance Africana Women by providing a fair trade marketplace for cultural, artistic and entrepreneurial exchange through cooperative economics. In this conversation with LaKeisha Wolf, Executive Director of Ujamaa Collective, we take a deep dive into movement from self to solidarity and how personal empowerment fuels cooperative economics.
Personal Empowerment begins with individuals recognizing their inherent worth, capabilities, and power to make choices that impact their life and community. It cultivates self-awareness, responsibility, and action. Cooperative Economics channels that personal power into collective agency by providing structures—like cooperatives, credit unions, and mutual aid networks—that allow individuals to pool resources, share risks, and make collective decisions for mutual benefit.

Watch: https://youtu.be/dWH9ddJG3Ms
]]>3477falsefullConversation with Denise Jones, Educational Consultant at Youth Enrichment Services (YES)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/conversation-with-denise-jones-educational-consultant-at-youth-enrichment-services-yes--68404999Throughout the year we explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. Conversation with Denise Jones, Educational Consultant at Youth Enrichment Services (YES) In this episode we continue the exploration of the importance and significance of involving younger generations in community engagement and grassroots movement. Youth participation in community engagement projects is a powerful way to develop leadership, build intergenerational solidarity, and nurture civic responsibility. We take a deeper dive into Youth Enrichment Service (YES) in this conversation with Denies Jones, Educational Consultant and member of the YES family. As the YES Program Director, Denise and her colleagues developed YES’ motivational model which she continues to examine and build as part of her PhD studies at the University of Michigan. Alongside her current studies, Denise serves as the YES Deputy Director where she continues to support the organization’s programmatic, operational, and strategic efforts and shepherds its mission and legacy.

Youth Erichment Service (YES): Empowering. Enriching. Serving.
Empowering youth through mentorship, education, advocacy, and exposure. Enriching students’ educational, social, cultural, and workforce experiences. Serving local and surrounding Pittsburgh communities, students, and families.
Watch: https://youtu.be/OG8G1unPZT4
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/conversation-with-denise-jones-educational-consultant-at-youth-enrichment-services-yes-38023Wed, 21 May 2025 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastIn 2025 we turn our attention towards “Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change.” Throughout the year we explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. Conversation with Denise Jones,...Throughout the year we explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. Conversation with Denise Jones, Educational Consultant at Youth Enrichment Services (YES) In this episode we continue the exploration of the importance and significance of involving younger generations in community engagement and grassroots movement. Youth participation in community engagement projects is a powerful way to develop leadership, build intergenerational solidarity, and nurture civic responsibility. We take a deeper dive into Youth Enrichment Service (YES) in this conversation with Denies Jones, Educational Consultant and member of the YES family. As the YES Program Director, Denise and her colleagues developed YES’ motivational model which she continues to examine and build as part of her PhD studies at the University of Michigan. Alongside her current studies, Denise serves as the YES Deputy Director where she continues to support the organization’s programmatic, operational, and strategic efforts and shepherds its mission and legacy.

Youth Erichment Service (YES): Empowering. Enriching. Serving.
Empowering youth through mentorship, education, advocacy, and exposure. Enriching students’ educational, social, cultural, and workforce experiences. Serving local and surrounding Pittsburgh communities, students, and families.
Watch: https://youtu.be/OG8G1unPZT4
]]>3299falsefullStrategies for Youth Empowerment and Community Engagementhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/strategies-for-youth-empowerment-and-community-engagement--68404998Throughout the year we explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. Case Study: Toffler Associates & Youth Empowerment Services (YES) In this episode we explore the importance and significance of involving younger generations in community engagement and grassroots movement. Engaging youth in community engagement projects is a powerful way to develop leadership, build intergenerational solidarity, and nurture civic responsibility.
We offer a case study of two organzations focused on youth—Toffler Associates and Youth Empowerment Services (YES)
Toffler Associates is a future-focused strategic advisory firm dedicated to empowering organizations to thrive amid accelerating change. The furure is in the hands of our youth—are they prepared?
Core Values: Lifelong learning. Engaging in diverse thought. Speaking truth to power. Commitment to connection.
Youth Erichment Service (YES): Empowering. Enriching. Serving.
The YES model has been vetted and has thrived for nearly three decades. Student successes and outcomes are a testament to the important work they do to change the lives of young people, families, and communities in Pittdsburgh PA.

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/strategies-for-youth-empowerment-and-community-engagement-37956Wed, 07 May 2025 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastIn 2025 we turn our attention towards “Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change.” Throughout the year we explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. Case Study: Toffler Associates &...Throughout the year we explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. Case Study: Toffler Associates & Youth Empowerment Services (YES) In this episode we explore the importance and significance of involving younger generations in community engagement and grassroots movement. Engaging youth in community engagement projects is a powerful way to develop leadership, build intergenerational solidarity, and nurture civic responsibility.
We offer a case study of two organzations focused on youth—Toffler Associates and Youth Empowerment Services (YES)
Toffler Associates is a future-focused strategic advisory firm dedicated to empowering organizations to thrive amid accelerating change. The furure is in the hands of our youth—are they prepared?
Core Values: Lifelong learning. Engaging in diverse thought. Speaking truth to power. Commitment to connection.
Youth Erichment Service (YES): Empowering. Enriching. Serving.
The YES model has been vetted and has thrived for nearly three decades. Student successes and outcomes are a testament to the important work they do to change the lives of young people, families, and communities in Pittdsburgh PA.

]]>3509falsefullCase Study: The Evolution of Dr. Robert Livingstonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/case-study-the-evolution-of-dr-robert-livingston--68405001 For two decades, he has served as a diversity consultant to Fortune 500 companies, public-sector agencies, and non-profit organizations. We’ll discuss three distinct moments in his evolution.
(1) Harvard Business Review article “How to Promote Racial Equity in the Workplace” (2020)
(2) The Conversation: How Seeking and Speaking the Truth about Racism Can Radically Transform Individuals and Organizations (2021), which informs the work of many in the antiracism activation movement.
(3) Play the Game. Change the Game. Leave the Game. Pathways to Black Empowerment, Prosperity, and Joy (September 2025 release) where Dr. Livingston flips the script, declaring it's time to face an inconvenient truth: our current approach to fighting racism is just not working.
"For a brief moment following the murder of George Floyd, it seemed as though the country had finally acknowledged the destructive legacy of slavery and White supremacy and had committed to putting things right. Now, a horde of prominent voices—many of whom professed to be antiracist allies—are pulling back, cutting support, and defunding programs that sought to level the playing field.” —Dr. Robert Livingston

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/case-study-the-evolution-of-dr-robert-livingston-37889Wed, 16 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastIn 2025 we turn our attention towards “Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change.” Throughout the year we’ll explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. The Evolution of Dr. Robert... For two decades, he has served as a diversity consultant to Fortune 500 companies, public-sector agencies, and non-profit organizations. We’ll discuss three distinct moments in his evolution.
(1) Harvard Business Review article “How to Promote Racial Equity in the Workplace” (2020)
(2) The Conversation: How Seeking and Speaking the Truth about Racism Can Radically Transform Individuals and Organizations (2021), which informs the work of many in the antiracism activation movement.
(3) Play the Game. Change the Game. Leave the Game. Pathways to Black Empowerment, Prosperity, and Joy (September 2025 release) where Dr. Livingston flips the script, declaring it's time to face an inconvenient truth: our current approach to fighting racism is just not working.
"For a brief moment following the murder of George Floyd, it seemed as though the country had finally acknowledged the destructive legacy of slavery and White supremacy and had committed to putting things right. Now, a horde of prominent voices—many of whom professed to be antiracist allies—are pulling back, cutting support, and defunding programs that sought to level the playing field.” —Dr. Robert Livingston

]]>3591falsefullCase Study: Equity at the W.K. Kellogg Company & Foundationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/case-study-equity-at-the-w-k-kellogg-company-foundation--68405005https://youtu.be/IOnJdq4sNxE
Case Study W.K. Kellogg Foundation - Rooted in Diversity Equity and Inclusion Since Inception In this episode our case study attention is focused on the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, a business rooted in diversity equity and inclusion since its inception. The organization has worked to continually advance its understanding of the barriers to equity and their impact on children and to evolve its programming to “remain innovative and responsive to the ever-changing needs of society.” Established in 1930 by breakfast cereal pioneer W.K. Kellogg, the foundation has had an eye on equity from the beginning.
“While equity has been at the heart of the Kellogg Foundation’s mission from the beginning, in 2007 the organization’s leaders took the monumental step of explicitly committing the foundation to confront racial inequity as an element of our strategy to ensure every child can thrive. Today, the foundation’s deeply rooted commitment to racial equity and healing grounds every aspect of our work.” — Dr. Khan Nedd, Board Chair
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/case-study-equity-at-the-wk-kellogg-company-and-foundation-37828Wed, 02 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastIn 2025 we turn our attention towards “Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change.” Throughout the year we’ll explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference....https://youtu.be/IOnJdq4sNxE
Case Study W.K. Kellogg Foundation - Rooted in Diversity Equity and Inclusion Since Inception In this episode our case study attention is focused on the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, a business rooted in diversity equity and inclusion since its inception. The organization has worked to continually advance its understanding of the barriers to equity and their impact on children and to evolve its programming to “remain innovative and responsive to the ever-changing needs of society.” Established in 1930 by breakfast cereal pioneer W.K. Kellogg, the foundation has had an eye on equity from the beginning.
“While equity has been at the heart of the Kellogg Foundation’s mission from the beginning, in 2007 the organization’s leaders took the monumental step of explicitly committing the foundation to confront racial inequity as an element of our strategy to ensure every child can thrive. Today, the foundation’s deeply rooted commitment to racial equity and healing grounds every aspect of our work.” — Dr. Khan Nedd, Board Chair
]]>3441falsefullCase Study: Until We Are All Free Movement with Guest Kevin Reese, Co-Founder/Co-Executive Director of UWAAFhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/case-study-until-we-are-all-free-movement-with-guest-kevin-reese-co-founder-co-executive-director-of-uwaaf--68405003 In this episode we continue our case study of the Until We Are All Free Movement, a human rights organization led by formerly incarcerated criminal justice experts. Their focus is on building capital, resources, and support to provide pathways to civic and economic liberation for individuals disenfranchised by mass incarceration.
Welcome Kevin Reese: We are blessed to have a conversation with Kevin Reese, Co-Founder/Co-Executive Director of UWAAF and Co-Founder/CEO of Until We Are All Free Consulting Group. Kevin grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He spent 14 years incarcerated inside of the criminal justice system. During that time, he founded the BRIDGE, a grassroots group of directly impacted criminal justice experts whose mission is to abolish mass incarceration and to find a path to true transformative criminal justice. Being a bridge and connector is important to Kevin. It’s his way of honoring people, specifically the people who have walked with him along his journey. Growing up, Kevin had a narrow view of community and self-value, but that broadened once he understood the power of relationships.
"I created The BRIDGE while I was in prison,” said Kevin. “I named it that Rewriting Destiny because I was lying in my cell, on my bunk and I asked God, ‘What is it that you’re working on in my life?’ And sure enough, he told me, ‘I want you to build a bridge of people and be a bridge through and with people."

Watch: https://youtu.be/XMWRBdDVk5s
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/case-study-until-we-are-all-free-movement-with-guest-kevin-reese-co-founder-co-executive-director-of-uwaaf-37756Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastCase Study - Until We Are All Free is a Movement founded with the goal of supporting, empowering, creating alternative pathways to success, and advocating for systemic change in the criminal justice system. The core question of this episode: God, what... In this episode we continue our case study of the Until We Are All Free Movement, a human rights organization led by formerly incarcerated criminal justice experts. Their focus is on building capital, resources, and support to provide pathways to civic and economic liberation for individuals disenfranchised by mass incarceration.
Welcome Kevin Reese: We are blessed to have a conversation with Kevin Reese, Co-Founder/Co-Executive Director of UWAAF and Co-Founder/CEO of Until We Are All Free Consulting Group. Kevin grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He spent 14 years incarcerated inside of the criminal justice system. During that time, he founded the BRIDGE, a grassroots group of directly impacted criminal justice experts whose mission is to abolish mass incarceration and to find a path to true transformative criminal justice. Being a bridge and connector is important to Kevin. It’s his way of honoring people, specifically the people who have walked with him along his journey. Growing up, Kevin had a narrow view of community and self-value, but that broadened once he understood the power of relationships.
"I created The BRIDGE while I was in prison,” said Kevin. “I named it that Rewriting Destiny because I was lying in my cell, on my bunk and I asked God, ‘What is it that you’re working on in my life?’ And sure enough, he told me, ‘I want you to build a bridge of people and be a bridge through and with people."

Watch: https://youtu.be/XMWRBdDVk5s
]]>3302falsefullCase Study - Until We Are All Free Movementhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/case-study-until-we-are-all-free-movement--68405009 In this episode our case study attention is focused on the Until We Are All Free Movement, a 501(c)3 human rights organization founded in Minnesota by formerly incarcerated criminal justice experts. The organization is dedicaated to building capital, resources, and support to provide pathways to civic and economic liberation for individuals disenfranchised by mass incarceration.
The history of the Until We Are All Free Movement traces back to the founders’ personal experience with the criminal justice system. After being incarcerated and facing the challenges of re-entry, Kevin Reese and Kahlee Griffey recognized the need for comprehensive support and resources for formerly incarcerated individuals, led by formerly incarcerated individuals.
The movement was founded with the goal of supporting, empowering, creating alternative pathways to success, and advocating for systemic change in the criminal justice system. The leaders built a strong base of formerly incarcerated individuals who are actively engaged in the organization's work.“We honor and value our comrades and provide a safe place to work with our collective community through our shared experiences. This is the pathway to collective liberation and true public safety.”— Kevin Reese

Watch: https://youtu.be/pYnmTzF3Gzg
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/case-study-until-we-are-all-free-movement-37684Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastCase Study - Until We Are All Free is a Movement founded with the goal of supporting, empowering, creating alternative pathways to success, and advocating for systemic change in the criminal justice system. The core question of this episode: What can... In this episode our case study attention is focused on the Until We Are All Free Movement, a 501(c)3 human rights organization founded in Minnesota by formerly incarcerated criminal justice experts. The organization is dedicaated to building capital, resources, and support to provide pathways to civic and economic liberation for individuals disenfranchised by mass incarceration.
The history of the Until We Are All Free Movement traces back to the founders’ personal experience with the criminal justice system. After being incarcerated and facing the challenges of re-entry, Kevin Reese and Kahlee Griffey recognized the need for comprehensive support and resources for formerly incarcerated individuals, led by formerly incarcerated individuals.
The movement was founded with the goal of supporting, empowering, creating alternative pathways to success, and advocating for systemic change in the criminal justice system. The leaders built a strong base of formerly incarcerated individuals who are actively engaged in the organization's work.“We honor and value our comrades and provide a safe place to work with our collective community through our shared experiences. This is the pathway to collective liberation and true public safety.”— Kevin Reese

Watch: https://youtu.be/pYnmTzF3Gzg
]]>3267falsefullA Conversation with Shadae McDaniel, SVP/Programs & Strategic Initiatives/Director, All Stars Project (ASP) of New Jerseyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-conversation-with-shadae-mcdaniel-svp-programs-strategic-initiatives-director-all-stars-project-asp-of-new-jersey--68404991https://youtu.be/3_31xLpEoRk "At Howard, I learned what it means to perform in your community and what it means to be part of the global community. Even more, I realized that our existence is predicated on how we help others.”—Shadae McDaniel In this episode we continue the case study on the All Stars Project and its signature program Operation Conversation Cops & Kids. You will meet Shadae McDaniel, Senior Vice President/Programs and Strategic Initiatives/Director, All Stars Project (ASP) of New Jersey. As Senior Vice President/Programs and Strategic Initiatives, Shadae is responsible for the design and implementation of programs across all markets, providing strategic direction to partnerships as well as the management of All Stars Project (ASP) regional directors. She also leads the remote programs of the ASP, including the virtual Development School for Youth and the Development Coaching programs, as well as the Social Development Partners training and development initiative
Recognition and Education:
Shadae was named as one of ROI-NJ’s 2023 Influencers: People of Color and by Newark Venture Partners as one of the 10 Bad Ass [Girl] Bosses of Brick City. She is a graduate of the Kellogg Executive Development Program. She earned a bachelor’s degree in health sciences at Howard University and a master’s degree in social work from Rutgers University.

2025 Theme: Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change In 2025 we turn our attention towards “Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change.” Throughout the year we’ll explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. Each episode will focus on both theory and practical examples, allowing our audience to gain insights that they can apply in real-world community-engaging efforts. Throughout this season we’ll introduce case studies as well as guests who reflect community engagement in action.

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/a-conversation-with-shadae-mcdaniel-svp-programs-and-strategic-initiatives-director-all-stars-project-asp-of-new-jersey-37618Wed, 19 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastWatch: https://youtu.be/3_31xLpEoRk "At Howard, I learned what it means to perform in your community and what it means to be part of the global community. Even more, I realized that our existence is predicated on how we help others.”—Shadae McDaniel...https://youtu.be/3_31xLpEoRk "At Howard, I learned what it means to perform in your community and what it means to be part of the global community. Even more, I realized that our existence is predicated on how we help others.”—Shadae McDaniel In this episode we continue the case study on the All Stars Project and its signature program Operation Conversation Cops & Kids. You will meet Shadae McDaniel, Senior Vice President/Programs and Strategic Initiatives/Director, All Stars Project (ASP) of New Jersey. As Senior Vice President/Programs and Strategic Initiatives, Shadae is responsible for the design and implementation of programs across all markets, providing strategic direction to partnerships as well as the management of All Stars Project (ASP) regional directors. She also leads the remote programs of the ASP, including the virtual Development School for Youth and the Development Coaching programs, as well as the Social Development Partners training and development initiative
Recognition and Education:
Shadae was named as one of ROI-NJ’s 2023 Influencers: People of Color and by Newark Venture Partners as one of the 10 Bad Ass [Girl] Bosses of Brick City. She is a graduate of the Kellogg Executive Development Program. She earned a bachelor’s degree in health sciences at Howard University and a master’s degree in social work from Rutgers University.

2025 Theme: Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change In 2025 we turn our attention towards “Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change.” Throughout the year we’ll explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. Each episode will focus on both theory and practical examples, allowing our audience to gain insights that they can apply in real-world community-engaging efforts. Throughout this season we’ll introduce case studies as well as guests who reflect community engagement in action.

]]>3480falsefullIs It Possible to Build Trust in Community-Police Relations?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-it-possible-to-build-trust-in-community-police-relations--68405014https://youtu.be/Mstuoz4pBUc The Power of Listening in Political Conversations to Understand the Needs and Human Rights of the Community and Its Citizens. The core question of this episode is this: What happens when active listening is absent from political conversations?
You most likely know the answer to that question. When active listening is absent from political conversations, several negative consequences may arise, impacting both individual interactions and broader community dynamics. Things like polarization, distrust, lack of collaboration, decline of community engagement, and mimimizing marginalized voices.
You might be thinking: Why does it even matter? The truth is active listening builds trust. And trust is the foundation of meaningful community conversations and engagement. Without it, efforts to bring people together, solve problems, or drive change often fall flat. Here's an even more profound question: What if we were to consider what it would look like to build trust in community-police relations?

In this episode we take a look at the All Start Project (ASP) founded in 1981 as a 501(c)3 national nonprofit that uses a performance-based approach to help inner-city youths and their families create success in their lives. Their Operation Conversation approach reflects a deeper question: What could happen if you bring two seemingly disparate communities together (e.g., cops and kids) through the power of conversation and active listening?
Join us as we delve into Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids (OCCK), an innovative police–community relations model program run by ASP in partnership with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the Newark Police Division (NPD). You'll get a glimpse into how Cops & Kids uses the power of performance to create a new kind of relationship.

2025: Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change Our theme for 2025 is Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change. Throughout the year we’ll explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. Episodes will focus on both theory and practical examples, as well as case studies and guests. The end game is to provide our audience with insights into real-life positive community-engagement efforts.

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/is-it-possible-to-build-trust-in-community-police-relations-37556Wed, 05 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastWatch: https://youtu.be/Mstuoz4pBUc The Power of Listening in Political Conversations to Understand the Needs and Human Rights of the Community and Its Citizens. The core question of this episode is this: What happens when active listening is absent...https://youtu.be/Mstuoz4pBUc The Power of Listening in Political Conversations to Understand the Needs and Human Rights of the Community and Its Citizens. The core question of this episode is this: What happens when active listening is absent from political conversations?
You most likely know the answer to that question. When active listening is absent from political conversations, several negative consequences may arise, impacting both individual interactions and broader community dynamics. Things like polarization, distrust, lack of collaboration, decline of community engagement, and mimimizing marginalized voices.
You might be thinking: Why does it even matter? The truth is active listening builds trust. And trust is the foundation of meaningful community conversations and engagement. Without it, efforts to bring people together, solve problems, or drive change often fall flat. Here's an even more profound question: What if we were to consider what it would look like to build trust in community-police relations?

In this episode we take a look at the All Start Project (ASP) founded in 1981 as a 501(c)3 national nonprofit that uses a performance-based approach to help inner-city youths and their families create success in their lives. Their Operation Conversation approach reflects a deeper question: What could happen if you bring two seemingly disparate communities together (e.g., cops and kids) through the power of conversation and active listening?
Join us as we delve into Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids (OCCK), an innovative police–community relations model program run by ASP in partnership with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the Newark Police Division (NPD). You'll get a glimpse into how Cops & Kids uses the power of performance to create a new kind of relationship.

2025: Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change Our theme for 2025 is Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change. Throughout the year we’ll explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. Episodes will focus on both theory and practical examples, as well as case studies and guests. The end game is to provide our audience with insights into real-life positive community-engagement efforts.

]]>3415falsefullFrom Talking to Doing — Empowering Communities Through Engagementhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-talking-to-doing-empowering-communities-through-engagement--68405011 2025: New Year, New Focus, and New Theme Tune in to the newest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast and kick off 2025 with us. We are dedicated to antiracism activation and the art of listening in authentic conversation, engagement, and action. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection, in-depth perspective-taking, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact.
New Episode: From Talking to Doing — Empowering Communities Through Engagement Throughout 2024 we have focused on the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of systemic and institutional racism, antiracism activation, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, and book banning. In 2025 our theme is “Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change.” Throughout the year we’ll explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. Each episode will focus on both theory and practical examples, allowing our audience to gain insights that they can apply in real-world community-engaging efforts. We’ll introduce case studies as well as guests who reflect community engagement in action.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/wVfxMFAy3Sc

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/from-talking-to-doing-empowering-communities-through-engagement-37470Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point Podcast 2025: New Year, New Focus, and New Theme Tune in to the newest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast and kick off 2025 with us. We are dedicated to antiracism activation and the art of listening in authentic conversation, engagement, and action. We... 2025: New Year, New Focus, and New Theme Tune in to the newest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast and kick off 2025 with us. We are dedicated to antiracism activation and the art of listening in authentic conversation, engagement, and action. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection, in-depth perspective-taking, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact.
New Episode: From Talking to Doing — Empowering Communities Through Engagement Throughout 2024 we have focused on the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of systemic and institutional racism, antiracism activation, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, and book banning. In 2025 our theme is “Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change.” Throughout the year we’ll explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. Each episode will focus on both theory and practical examples, allowing our audience to gain insights that they can apply in real-world community-engaging efforts. We’ll introduce case studies as well as guests who reflect community engagement in action.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/wVfxMFAy3Sc

]]>3432falsefullEncore: Navigating the Road Aheadhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/encore-navigating-the-road-ahead--68405004 We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection, in-depth perspective-taking, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact.
Throughout 2024 we have focused on the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of systemic and institutional racism, antiracism activation, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, and book banning.

Navigating the Road Ahead As 2025 approaches we are collectively entering a twilight zone of emergent possibilities. While 2024 represented a new beginning, the stage for 2025 has been set for a metamorphic shift where either authoritarianism or regnerative democracy has the potential to prevail.
In this episode we consider the appeal of identity politics, as well as its fatal flaw: stripping the complex nuances of the individual in favor of assigning the representative value of a singular characteristic to a collective group. One of the least appreciated and least understood contributors to polarization in the United States today is identity politics.
"Democracy Beyond Identity Politics" suggests exploring a vision of democracy that moves past solely focusing on identity-based affiliations (e.g., race, gender, religion) to foster a broader, more diverse and inclusive political dialogue. Regenerative democracy and leadership involves addressing systemic challenges, fostering unity, and revitalizing the nation’s role at home and on the global stage. To "remain a democracy" implies preserving and strengthening democratic principles amid modern challenges. It’s about ensuring that democracy continues to thrive and adapt to evolving societal, technological, and political landscapes.

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/encore-navigating-the-road-ahead-37401Wed, 01 Jan 2025 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastThank you for tuning in to the newest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast. We are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection,... We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection, in-depth perspective-taking, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact.
Throughout 2024 we have focused on the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of systemic and institutional racism, antiracism activation, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, and book banning.

Navigating the Road Ahead As 2025 approaches we are collectively entering a twilight zone of emergent possibilities. While 2024 represented a new beginning, the stage for 2025 has been set for a metamorphic shift where either authoritarianism or regnerative democracy has the potential to prevail.
In this episode we consider the appeal of identity politics, as well as its fatal flaw: stripping the complex nuances of the individual in favor of assigning the representative value of a singular characteristic to a collective group. One of the least appreciated and least understood contributors to polarization in the United States today is identity politics.
"Democracy Beyond Identity Politics" suggests exploring a vision of democracy that moves past solely focusing on identity-based affiliations (e.g., race, gender, religion) to foster a broader, more diverse and inclusive political dialogue. Regenerative democracy and leadership involves addressing systemic challenges, fostering unity, and revitalizing the nation’s role at home and on the global stage. To "remain a democracy" implies preserving and strengthening democratic principles amid modern challenges. It’s about ensuring that democracy continues to thrive and adapt to evolving societal, technological, and political landscapes.

]]>3437falsefullNavigating the Road Aheadhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-the-road-ahead--68405000 We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection, in-depth perspective-taking, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact.
Throughout 2024 we have focused on the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of systemic and institutional racism, antiracism activation, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, and book banning.

Navigating the Road Ahead As 2025 approaches we are collectively entering a twilight zone of emergent possibilities. While 2024 represented a new beginning, the stage for 2025 has been set for a metamorphic shift where either authoritarianism or regnerative democracy has the potential to prevail.
In this episode we consider the appeal of identity politics, as well as its fatal flaw: stripping the complex nuances of the individual in favor of assigning the representative value of a singular characteristic to a collective group. One of the least appreciated and least understood contributors to polarization in the United States today is identity politics.
"Democracy Beyond Identity Politics" suggests exploring a vision of democracy that moves past solely focusing on identity-based affiliations (e.g., race, gender, religion) to foster a broader, more diverse and inclusive political dialogue. Regenerative democracy and leadership involves addressing systemic challenges, fostering unity, and revitalizing the nation’s role at home and on the global stage. To "remain a democracy" implies preserving and strengthening democratic principles amid modern challenges. It’s about ensuring that democracy continues to thrive and adapt to evolving societal, technological, and political landscapes.

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/navigating-the-road-ahead-37348Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastThank you for tuning in to the newest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast. We are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection,... We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection, in-depth perspective-taking, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact.
Throughout 2024 we have focused on the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of systemic and institutional racism, antiracism activation, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, and book banning.

Navigating the Road Ahead As 2025 approaches we are collectively entering a twilight zone of emergent possibilities. While 2024 represented a new beginning, the stage for 2025 has been set for a metamorphic shift where either authoritarianism or regnerative democracy has the potential to prevail.
In this episode we consider the appeal of identity politics, as well as its fatal flaw: stripping the complex nuances of the individual in favor of assigning the representative value of a singular characteristic to a collective group. One of the least appreciated and least understood contributors to polarization in the United States today is identity politics.
"Democracy Beyond Identity Politics" suggests exploring a vision of democracy that moves past solely focusing on identity-based affiliations (e.g., race, gender, religion) to foster a broader, more diverse and inclusive political dialogue. Regenerative democracy and leadership involves addressing systemic challenges, fostering unity, and revitalizing the nation’s role at home and on the global stage. To "remain a democracy" implies preserving and strengthening democratic principles amid modern challenges. It’s about ensuring that democracy continues to thrive and adapt to evolving societal, technological, and political landscapes.

]]>3437falsefullSocietal Racism - Resilience, Resistance, and Accountabilityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/societal-racism-resilience-resistance-and-accountability--68405017
Societal Racism: Resilience, Resistance, and Accountability In this episode Anita, Mavis, and Gail explore the topics of resilience, resistance and accountability in relation to Societal Racism. Societal racism is a type of racism based on a set of structural, institutional, historical, cultural, and interpersonal practices within a society that places one or more social or ethnic groups in a better position to succeed and disadvantages other groups so that disparities develop between the groups.
Back in February, as a part of his bid to become an independent nominee for president, RFK Jr. made statements on the topic of resilience and racism. His audience was a room full of Black people. He describes the resilience he wants to give Black American youth: You can make kids resilient against racism with good education and Black business role models. Then the racism will “bounce off” Black children like they are “the Avengers” because “they will be immune to it.” He goes on to say that the way you do that is by giving them a great education so that they know that they have potential. The other thing is to give them business models, role models and opportunities within their own neighborhood.” A counter article from NewsOne see his remarks this way: “A 70-year-old [white male] whitesplaining to Black people that education is the key to making Black people 'immune' from racism.”
The podcast discussion explores (a) how resliience is misunderstood when talking about racism; and (b) recognizing the value that resistance contribues to social justice, overcoming adversity, racism, and bias. The Institutional Antiracism and Accountability (IARA) Project evaluates efforts to move from words to action to accountability with its 6 key takeaways.
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/societal-racism-resilience-resistance-and-accountability-37282Wed, 04 Dec 2024 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastThank you for tuning in to the newest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast. We are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection,...
Societal Racism: Resilience, Resistance, and Accountability In this episode Anita, Mavis, and Gail explore the topics of resilience, resistance and accountability in relation to Societal Racism. Societal racism is a type of racism based on a set of structural, institutional, historical, cultural, and interpersonal practices within a society that places one or more social or ethnic groups in a better position to succeed and disadvantages other groups so that disparities develop between the groups.
Back in February, as a part of his bid to become an independent nominee for president, RFK Jr. made statements on the topic of resilience and racism. His audience was a room full of Black people. He describes the resilience he wants to give Black American youth: You can make kids resilient against racism with good education and Black business role models. Then the racism will “bounce off” Black children like they are “the Avengers” because “they will be immune to it.” He goes on to say that the way you do that is by giving them a great education so that they know that they have potential. The other thing is to give them business models, role models and opportunities within their own neighborhood.” A counter article from NewsOne see his remarks this way: “A 70-year-old [white male] whitesplaining to Black people that education is the key to making Black people 'immune' from racism.”
The podcast discussion explores (a) how resliience is misunderstood when talking about racism; and (b) recognizing the value that resistance contribues to social justice, overcoming adversity, racism, and bias. The Institutional Antiracism and Accountability (IARA) Project evaluates efforts to move from words to action to accountability with its 6 key takeaways.
]]>3486falsefullWhat's the Deal with the Economy?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-the-deal-with-the-economy--68405016 The 2024 theme explores the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of systemic and institutional racism, antiracism activation, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, and book banning. Hosted by Anita Russell with co-hosts Mavis Bauman and Gail Hunter.

So, what's the deal with the economy? For many 2024 election voters the economy was deemed the most important factor in casting their vote. In this episode we discuss the economy from both a political and a personal perspective. We also take into consideration economic inequality.

Economic Power:
The ability of an individual, group, or nation to influence or control economic resources, activities, or outcomes. This power is derived from various factors, including wealth, control over resources, productive capacity, or influence over financial and economic systems.

Who Runs the Economy:
Politicians, Economists, and/or Individuals? What you see or do depends on what you believe.
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/whats-the-deal-with-the-economy-37229Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastThank you for tuning in to the newest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast: Episode 75 Here we are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical... The 2024 theme explores the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of systemic and institutional racism, antiracism activation, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, and book banning. Hosted by Anita Russell with co-hosts Mavis Bauman and Gail Hunter.

So, what's the deal with the economy? For many 2024 election voters the economy was deemed the most important factor in casting their vote. In this episode we discuss the economy from both a political and a personal perspective. We also take into consideration economic inequality.

Economic Power:
The ability of an individual, group, or nation to influence or control economic resources, activities, or outcomes. This power is derived from various factors, including wealth, control over resources, productive capacity, or influence over financial and economic systems.

Who Runs the Economy:
Politicians, Economists, and/or Individuals? What you see or do depends on what you believe.
]]>3514falsefullElection 2024 Aftermathhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/election-2024-aftermath--68405013 We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection, in-depth perspective-taking, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact.
The 2024 theme explores the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of systemic and institutional racism, antiracism activation, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, and book banning.

Election 2024 Aftermath In previous episodes we took a dive deep into leadership as a social process as defined by the Center for Creative Leadership and discussed true leadership through the perspective of action-driven decisions related to Equity Diversity & Inclusion. In tthis episode we share our personal sentiments regarding the 2024 Presidential Election.
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/election-2024-aftermath-37153Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastThank you for tuning in to the newest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast. We are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection,... We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection, in-depth perspective-taking, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact.
The 2024 theme explores the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of systemic and institutional racism, antiracism activation, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, and book banning.

Election 2024 Aftermath In previous episodes we took a dive deep into leadership as a social process as defined by the Center for Creative Leadership and discussed true leadership through the perspective of action-driven decisions related to Equity Diversity & Inclusion. In tthis episode we share our personal sentiments regarding the 2024 Presidential Election.
]]>3484falsefullOrganizational Leadership Through the Eyes of Shereen Danielshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/organizational-leadership-through-the-eyes-of-shereen-daniels--68405021 We are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection, in-depth perspective-taking, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact. The 2024 theme explores the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of systemic and institutional racism, antiracism activation, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, and book banning.
Organizational Leadership Through The Eyes of Shereen Daniels Harvard Professor, Robert Livingston's book, The Conversation: How Seeking and Speaking the Truth about Racism Can Radically Transform Individuals and Organizations has been a foundational catalyat for InflexionPoint Podcast and its community conversations. In today’s episode we move beyond the conversation and into the context of organizational leadership—looking through the eyes of Shereen Daniels, Managing Director of HR Rewired and Chair of the African Diaspora Economic Inclusion Foundation. She is a gifted speaker, educator, and author of a bestselling book, The Antiracist Organization: Dismantling Systemic Racism in the Workplace.

Biography: Shereen Daniels, is a London-based strategist, speaker and educator who runs an advisory firm called HR Rewired. She is the Chair of the African Diaspora Economic Inclusion Foundation (adeif.org): an organization that contributes to reducing the economic inequalities impacting the UK’s African Diaspora business community with a specific focus on female entrepreneurs. Her works includes...
Conference Series - Advancing Racial Equity: Moving Beyond the Conversations
Podcasts: HR Rewired Advancing Racial Equity 4.0 and Turning the Page with the Antiracist Organization

Book Excerpts/Insights:
New Book: The Antiracist Organization: Dismantling Systemic Racism in the Workplace.
Anti-Racism Is Not Just ‘An American Issue’: A Conversation With Shereen Daniels (Forbes Interview, 2022)
“...why she felt it was necessary to write, and what keeps her hopeful when engaging in anti-racism work with organizations.
Amazon Author Page
“An indispensable exploration of how systemic racism is engrained into business structures, policies, and procedures, The Anti-Racist Organization: Dismantling Systemic Racism in the Workplace belongs in the libraries of all business leaders seeking to make their workplace more inclusive and equitable.”

Notable considerations What does it mean to cultivate an anti-racist organization?
Protecting Your Peace: Acknowledging the Emotional Strain of Speaking Up About Race (Part 1)
How do you turn data into insights?

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/organizational-leadership-through-the-eyes-of-shereen-daniels-37031Wed, 16 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastINTRODUCTION Thank you for tuning in to the newest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast. We are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical... We are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection, in-depth perspective-taking, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact. The 2024 theme explores the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of systemic and institutional racism, antiracism activation, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, and book banning.
Organizational Leadership Through The Eyes of Shereen Daniels Harvard Professor, Robert Livingston's book, The Conversation: How Seeking and Speaking the Truth about Racism Can Radically Transform Individuals and Organizations has been a foundational catalyat for InflexionPoint Podcast and its community conversations. In today’s episode we move beyond the conversation and into the context of organizational leadership—looking through the eyes of Shereen Daniels, Managing Director of HR Rewired and Chair of the African Diaspora Economic Inclusion Foundation. She is a gifted speaker, educator, and author of a bestselling book, The Antiracist Organization: Dismantling Systemic Racism in the Workplace.

Biography: Shereen Daniels, is a London-based strategist, speaker and educator who runs an advisory firm called HR Rewired. She is the Chair of the African Diaspora Economic Inclusion Foundation (adeif.org): an organization that contributes to reducing the economic inequalities impacting the UK’s African Diaspora business community with a specific focus on female entrepreneurs. Her works includes...
Conference Series - Advancing Racial Equity: Moving Beyond the Conversations
Podcasts: HR Rewired Advancing Racial Equity 4.0 and Turning the Page with the Antiracist Organization

Book Excerpts/Insights:
New Book: The Antiracist Organization: Dismantling Systemic Racism in the Workplace.
Anti-Racism Is Not Just ‘An American Issue’: A Conversation With Shereen Daniels (Forbes Interview, 2022)
“...why she felt it was necessary to write, and what keeps her hopeful when engaging in anti-racism work with organizations.
Amazon Author Page
“An indispensable exploration of how systemic racism is engrained into business structures, policies, and procedures, The Anti-Racist Organization: Dismantling Systemic Racism in the Workplace belongs in the libraries of all business leaders seeking to make their workplace more inclusive and equitable.”

Notable considerations What does it mean to cultivate an anti-racist organization?
Protecting Your Peace: Acknowledging the Emotional Strain of Speaking Up About Race (Part 1)
How do you turn data into insights?

]]>3561falsefullThe Sting of Invisibility Ushers in the Potential for Justicehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sting-of-invisibility-ushers-in-the-potential-for-justice--68405019
Leadership Is a Social Process In episode we dive deep into leadership as a social process, reflecting potential that is all around us, including the potential for justice. We use stories from two specific YouTube channels to demonstrate true leadership through the perspective of action-driven decisions related to Equity Diversity & Inclusion.
YouTube Resources: 1) Nest Stories Channel: Doctor Humiliates Black Nurse in Front of Patient, Unaware of Who the Patient Really Is 2) The Storyteller Channel: Black owner is Kicked Out of His Own Store by a Racist Manager
Call to Action: Stay woke and be prepared to vote. #StayWoke (Well-informed, Open-minded, Kind, and Empathetic)
Be prepared to #Vote (Voices Organized To Empower)

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/the-sting-of-invisibility-ushers-in-the-potential-for-justice-36946Wed, 02 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastIntroduction Thank you for tuning in to the newest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast. We are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical...
Leadership Is a Social Process In episode we dive deep into leadership as a social process, reflecting potential that is all around us, including the potential for justice. We use stories from two specific YouTube channels to demonstrate true leadership through the perspective of action-driven decisions related to Equity Diversity & Inclusion.
YouTube Resources: 1) Nest Stories Channel: Doctor Humiliates Black Nurse in Front of Patient, Unaware of Who the Patient Really Is 2) The Storyteller Channel: Black owner is Kicked Out of His Own Store by a Racist Manager
Call to Action: Stay woke and be prepared to vote. #StayWoke (Well-informed, Open-minded, Kind, and Empathetic)
Be prepared to #Vote (Voices Organized To Empower)

]]>3464falsefullLeadership, Truth & Integrity, and Votinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leadership-truth-integrity-and-voting--68405028In Episode 71 we turn our attention to leadership, truth/integrity, and voting.

Episode Highlights
Leadership Is a Social Process
Why Should All Citizens Vote?
Truth and Integrity in the Election
Open Discussion: Moving forward where do YOU go from here?

Call to Action: Stay Woke and Be Prepared to Vote
#StayWoke (Well-informed, Open-minded, Kind, and Empathetic).
Be prepared to #Vote (Voices Organized To Empower)

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/leadership-truth-and-integrity-and-voting-36864Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastTake Action Now to Make Your Vote Count Thank you for tuning in to the newest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection, in-depth perspective-taking,...In Episode 71 we turn our attention to leadership, truth/integrity, and voting.

Episode Highlights
Leadership Is a Social Process
Why Should All Citizens Vote?
Truth and Integrity in the Election
Open Discussion: Moving forward where do YOU go from here?

Call to Action: Stay Woke and Be Prepared to Vote
#StayWoke (Well-informed, Open-minded, Kind, and Empathetic).
Be prepared to #Vote (Voices Organized To Empower)

]]>3572falsefullTake Action Now! Let’s Grow the Opportunity Economyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/take-action-now-let-s-grow-the-opportunity-economy--68405029 Take Action Now! Let’s Grow the Opportunity Economy Thank you for tuning in to the latest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast where we are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection, in-depth perspective-taking, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact. The 2024 theme explores the Art of Community Conversations in today’s climate of systemic and institutional racism, antiracism activation, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, and book banning.
In Episode 70 we continue our discussion of the precipice of change in which we currently find ourselves. We explore the “opportunity economy” where everyone has a chance to compete and a chance to succeed.

Episode Highlights:

Why Financial Well-Being Matters for All: The Economy, The Financial Services System and the Community
Racism Impoverishes the Whole Economy (Theft of Opportunity)
The Fading American Dream
The future depends on the financial well-being of all US houuseholds

Call to Action: Stay woke and be prepared to vote. #StayWoke (Well-informed, Open-minded, Kind, and Empathetic)
Be prepared to #Vote (Voices Organized To Empower)

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/take-action-now-lets-grow-the-opportunity-economy-36797Wed, 04 Sep 2024 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point Podcast Take Action Now! Let’s Grow the Opportunity Economy Thank you for tuning in to the latest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast where we are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen... Take Action Now! Let’s Grow the Opportunity Economy Thank you for tuning in to the latest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast where we are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection, in-depth perspective-taking, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact. The 2024 theme explores the Art of Community Conversations in today’s climate of systemic and institutional racism, antiracism activation, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, and book banning.
In Episode 70 we continue our discussion of the precipice of change in which we currently find ourselves. We explore the “opportunity economy” where everyone has a chance to compete and a chance to succeed.

Episode Highlights:

Why Financial Well-Being Matters for All: The Economy, The Financial Services System and the Community
Racism Impoverishes the Whole Economy (Theft of Opportunity)
The Fading American Dream
The future depends on the financial well-being of all US houuseholds

Call to Action: Stay woke and be prepared to vote. #StayWoke (Well-informed, Open-minded, Kind, and Empathetic)
Be prepared to #Vote (Voices Organized To Empower)

]]>3509falsefullWomen’s Empowerment, Grassroots Movement, Prioritization, and Democracyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-s-empowerment-grassroots-movement-prioritization-and-democracy--68405012 The Precipice of Change In this episode we continue our discussion of the precipice of change in which we currently find ourselves. We dive into women’s empowerment as a function of individual action fueled by grassroots movement, prioritization, and democracy.
Key Words: Freedom. Opportunity. Justice
Toby Ord, author of The Precipice, senior research fellow at the Future of Humanity Institute in Oxford: "We must learn from the mistakes of the past and forge a new path towards a more sustainable and just future.”
Societal Coordination and Global Cooperation - a unified approach to allocation of resources, and coordination of diverse cultural values.
Ethical Responsibilities to Future Generations - decisions of the present will influence future lives.

The Rise of Kamala Harris
"She’s On Her Way: The People-Powered Rise of Kamala Harris"
VOTE - Voices Organized to Empower a different future based on freedom, opportunity, and justice.
Status of democracy – prioritize women empowerment as a function of democracy.

Maureen Devine-Ahl: Ted Talk – Theory of Prioritization
Ted Talk: Why Empowering Women is Failing Women
“We need to not just empower women, but we need to prioritize them.”

Rebecca Fielding-Miller — Gender, Justice, and Empowerment: Creating the World We Want to See
“Gender is one of the most important social determinants of health."

UN Women's Economic Empowerment Strategy
The “Women’s economic empowerment strategy” articulates UN Women’s vision for enabling women’s economic agency, autonomy, and well-being. It provides a rights-based and transformative definition of economic empowerment.
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/womens-empowerment-grassroots-movement-prioritization-and-democracy-36740Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastWomen’s Empowerment, Grassroots Movement, Prioritization, and Democracy Thank you for tuning in to the newest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast. We are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen... The Precipice of Change In this episode we continue our discussion of the precipice of change in which we currently find ourselves. We dive into women’s empowerment as a function of individual action fueled by grassroots movement, prioritization, and democracy.
Key Words: Freedom. Opportunity. Justice
Toby Ord, author of The Precipice, senior research fellow at the Future of Humanity Institute in Oxford: "We must learn from the mistakes of the past and forge a new path towards a more sustainable and just future.”
Societal Coordination and Global Cooperation - a unified approach to allocation of resources, and coordination of diverse cultural values.
Ethical Responsibilities to Future Generations - decisions of the present will influence future lives.

The Rise of Kamala Harris
"She’s On Her Way: The People-Powered Rise of Kamala Harris"
VOTE - Voices Organized to Empower a different future based on freedom, opportunity, and justice.
Status of democracy – prioritize women empowerment as a function of democracy.

Maureen Devine-Ahl: Ted Talk – Theory of Prioritization
Ted Talk: Why Empowering Women is Failing Women
“We need to not just empower women, but we need to prioritize them.”

Rebecca Fielding-Miller — Gender, Justice, and Empowerment: Creating the World We Want to See
“Gender is one of the most important social determinants of health."

UN Women's Economic Empowerment Strategy
The “Women’s economic empowerment strategy” articulates UN Women’s vision for enabling women’s economic agency, autonomy, and well-being. It provides a rights-based and transformative definition of economic empowerment.
]]>3547falsefullGrassroots Zoom After Joe Biden Announcementhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grassroots-zoom-after-joe-biden-announcement--68405023
Call to Action #StayWOKE - Well-informed. Open-minded. Kind. Empathetic.
Be prepared to #VOTE - Voices Organized To Empower.
“There is a lot of work to be done to make sure our leaders reflect the people they are supposed to represent. The more diverse a group of decision makers is, the more informed the decision will be. Until we achieve full representation, we all should understand we are falling short of the ideals of our country.” —VP Kamala Harris

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/grassroots-zoom-after-joe-biden-announcement-36679Wed, 07 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastGrassroots Zoom After Joe Biden Announcement Thank you for tuning in to the latest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast where we are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and...
Call to Action #StayWOKE - Well-informed. Open-minded. Kind. Empathetic.
Be prepared to #VOTE - Voices Organized To Empower.
“There is a lot of work to be done to make sure our leaders reflect the people they are supposed to represent. The more diverse a group of decision makers is, the more informed the decision will be. Until we achieve full representation, we all should understand we are falling short of the ideals of our country.” —VP Kamala Harris

]]>3494falsefullThe Precipice of Change - The Heritage Foundation and Project 2025 | The Presidential Transition Projecthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-precipice-of-change-the-heritage-foundation-and-project-2025-the-presidential-transition-project--68405018 Thank you for tuning in to the latest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast where we are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection, in-depth perspective-taking, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact. The 2024 theme explores the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of systemic and institutional racism, antiracism activation, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, and book banning.

In This Episode We Explore A Central Question: Why is it important to consider the long-term potential of humanity when making decisions today, and how can we balance immediate needs with the goal of a prosperous future for generations to come?
To answer this question we take a peek into The Precipice of Change, The Heritage Foundation, the Project 2025 Presidential Transition, and its Mandate for Leadership. We also consider reactions and counteractions to Project 2025.

We Are Standing on the Precipice of Change The Precipice of Change, a book by Toby Ord, contemplates the roles we all can play in reducing overarching risks and implications . It describes how people can make a difference through global interconnectivity—be it in academia, policymaking, philanthropy, or public debate.
The Heritage Foundation and Project 2025 is building now for a conservative victory through 4 pillars - policy agenda, personnel, training, and the Mandate for Leadership, a 180-day playbook for Presidential Transition.
The Stop Project 20025 Task Force is a central hub for pro-democracy to coordinate examining, highlighting, and counteracting the undermining of democracy.
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/the-precipice-of-change-the-heritage-foundation-and-project-2025-the-presidential-transition-project-36574Wed, 17 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastThe Art of Community Conversations Thank you for tuning in to the latest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast where we are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for... Thank you for tuning in to the latest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast where we are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection, in-depth perspective-taking, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact. The 2024 theme explores the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of systemic and institutional racism, antiracism activation, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, and book banning.

In This Episode We Explore A Central Question: Why is it important to consider the long-term potential of humanity when making decisions today, and how can we balance immediate needs with the goal of a prosperous future for generations to come?
To answer this question we take a peek into The Precipice of Change, The Heritage Foundation, the Project 2025 Presidential Transition, and its Mandate for Leadership. We also consider reactions and counteractions to Project 2025.

We Are Standing on the Precipice of Change The Precipice of Change, a book by Toby Ord, contemplates the roles we all can play in reducing overarching risks and implications . It describes how people can make a difference through global interconnectivity—be it in academia, policymaking, philanthropy, or public debate.
The Heritage Foundation and Project 2025 is building now for a conservative victory through 4 pillars - policy agenda, personnel, training, and the Mandate for Leadership, a 180-day playbook for Presidential Transition.
The Stop Project 20025 Task Force is a central hub for pro-democracy to coordinate examining, highlighting, and counteracting the undermining of democracy.
]]>3505falsefullTrue Connections - The Bible, Black People, and Restorative Justicehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/true-connections-the-bible-black-people-and-restorative-justice--68405025
True Connections: The Bible, Black People, and Restorative Justice Exploring the Black (people of African descent) presence in the Bible can shed light on often overlooked perspectives and histories. It's fascinating how biblical narratives can intersect with themes of restorative justice, especially in today's context of addressing systemic racism and promoting inclusion. Highlighting these connections offers our listeners a richer understanding of how historical texts can inform contemporary social justice movements. Some biblical examples include:

The Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8:26-40
The Song of Solomon (Song of Songs)
Joseph in Egypt (Genesis 37-50)
Paul's Letters on Unity in Christ (e.g., Galatians 3:28)
Simon of Cyrene (Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26)
The Queen of Sheba (King Solomon)
Hagar (Abraham)
Keturah (Abraham)
Zipporah (Midianite/Moses)
Ethioipan Woman (Cushite/Moses)
Candace Queen of the Ethiopians

What Does the Bible Say About Restorative Justice? The Bible addresses social justice in various ways, providing principles and narratives that advocate for fairness, compassion, equity, and equality. These biblical principles and narratives continue to inspire individuals and communities to advocate for social justice, address systemic issues, and promote fairness and equality. They provide a foundation for understanding and engaging with contemporary social justice movements and challenges. Here are some key themes and passages that reflect biblical perspectives on social justice:

Concern for the Poor and Vulnerable
Prophetic Call for Justice
Judgment and Accountability
Jesus' Ministry
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Restorative Justice
Acts of Mercy and Compassion

The Bible does not use modern concepts of race in the same way we understand them today. However, it does address themes related to ethnicity, diversity, and God's vision for all people. While the Bible does not use our contemporary racial categories, its teachings provide a foundation for understanding and promoting equality, unity, and respect for all people, regardless of ethnicity or background. The Bible challenges believers to embrace God's inclusive vision and work towards justice and reconciliation in a diverse world. Here are some key aspects of how the Bible intersects with the concept of race:

Creation and humanity
Israel's identity
Ethnic diversity in the Bible
Jesus' Ministry
Universal Gospel
Unity in Christ
Eschatological Vision

The Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8:26-40
The Song of Solomon (Song of Songs)
Joseph in Egypt (Genesis 37-50)
Paul's Letters on Unity in Christ (e.g., Galatians 3:28)
Simon of Cyrene (Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26)
The Queen of Sheba (King Solomon)
Hagar (Abraham)
Keturah (Abraham)
Zipporah (Midianite/Moses)
Ethioipan Woman (Cushite/Moses)
Candace Queen of the Ethiopians

Concern for the Poor and Vulnerable
Prophetic Call for Justice
Judgment and Accountability
Jesus' Ministry
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Restorative Justice
Acts of Mercy and Compassion

Creation and humanity
Israel's identity
Ethnic diversity in the Bible
Jesus' Ministry
Universal Gospel
Unity in Christ
Eschatological Vision

These figures and references underscore the presence and contributions of African peoples in biblical narratives. They also challenge readers to consider the Bible's multicultural and multiethnic context in relationship to issues we face today including racism, inequity, inequality, and social injustice.]]>3523falsefullCommunity Conversation: Blind Faith in AI or Inclusive Coding?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/community-conversation-blind-faith-in-ai-or-inclusive-coding--68405036Algorithmic Justice League, a groundbreaking MIT researcher, a model and a poet of code. She is also the author of national bestseller Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines and advises world leaders on preventing the harms of AI. Her MIT thesis methodology uncovered large racial and gender bias in AI services from companies like Microsoft, IBM and Amazon. Dr. Cathy O’Neil is an American mathematician, data scientist, and author. She is the author of the New York Times best-seller Weapons of Math Destruction, and opinion columns in Bloomberg View. O'Neil was active in the Occupy movement. As a data skeptic she uncovers the dark secrets of big data, showing how our "objective" algorithms reinforce human bias. She believes a lot can go wrong when we put blind faith in big date. AI in Society and Law Enforcement
"Unregulated and untested AI technologies have put innocent people at risk fo being wrongly convicted." —Innocence Project: When Artificial Intelligence Gets It Wrong The presumption of innocense is a legal principle that every person accused of any crime is considered innocent until proven guilty. AI-empowered law enforcement sometimes results in the presumption of guilt unitl proven innocent.]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/community-conversation-blind-faith-in-ai-or-inclusive-coding-36449Wed, 19 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastBlind Faith in AI or Inclusive Coding? In this episode we delve into the groundbreaking work of two powerful and brilliant women in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Joy Buolamwini's research explores the intersection of social impact,...Algorithmic Justice League, a groundbreaking MIT researcher, a model and a poet of code. She is also the author of national bestseller Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines and advises world leaders on preventing the harms of AI. Her MIT thesis methodology uncovered large racial and gender bias in AI services from companies like Microsoft, IBM and Amazon. Dr. Cathy O’Neil is an American mathematician, data scientist, and author. She is the author of the New York Times best-seller Weapons of Math Destruction, and opinion columns in Bloomberg View. O'Neil was active in the Occupy movement. As a data skeptic she uncovers the dark secrets of big data, showing how our "objective" algorithms reinforce human bias. She believes a lot can go wrong when we put blind faith in big date. AI in Society and Law Enforcement
"Unregulated and untested AI technologies have put innocent people at risk fo being wrongly convicted." —Innocence Project: When Artificial Intelligence Gets It Wrong The presumption of innocense is a legal principle that every person accused of any crime is considered innocent until proven guilty. AI-empowered law enforcement sometimes results in the presumption of guilt unitl proven innocent.]]>3436falsefullCommunity Conversation with Rev. Desiree Lawson, Pastor at The Good Shepherds Presbyterian Church in South Easton MA.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/community-conversation-with-rev-desiree-lawson-pastor-at-the-good-shepherds-presbyterian-church-in-south-easton-ma--68405024
Featured Guest We are honored to have Rev. Desiree Lawson, newly installed pastor of The Good Shepherds Presbyterian Church in South Easton MA as our featured guest. Rev. Dawson shares her experience as the first Black woman pastor in a previous congregation.
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/community-conversation-with-rev-desiree-lawson-pastor-at-the-good-shepherds-presbyterian-church-in-south-easton-ma-36385Wed, 05 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastCommunity Conversations 2024 At InflexionPoint Podcast we are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic community conversations. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection, in-depth...
Featured Guest We are honored to have Rev. Desiree Lawson, newly installed pastor of The Good Shepherds Presbyterian Church in South Easton MA as our featured guest. Rev. Dawson shares her experience as the first Black woman pastor in a previous congregation.
]]>3527falsefullCommunity Conversation - Kwanzaa Principle of Imani (Faith) and Parables for Understanding a Nation’s Racial Sinhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/community-conversation-kwanzaa-principle-of-imani-faith-and-parables-for-understanding-a-nation-s-racial-sin--68405030 The 2024 theme explores the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of EDI, antiracism, and book banning. In this Community Conversation we continue our discussion of Christian Nationalism viewed through the Kwanzaa Principle of Imani (Faith).

“Search for the specific term “racism” in the Bible, you wouldn’t necessarily find it. But that doesn’t mean that the problem of racism isn’t in the Bible, or that we can’t learn from God’s Word as we seek to eradicate racism from our communities and churches...Racism has deformed us, as persons, as communities, as families,” says Rev. Dr. Pedro Agudelo. “And racism isolates us from each other, separates us, and we are designed by God to complement each other.”

Oppression is as old as the Old Testament – oppression though enslavement (Israelites in Egypt)
Otherization made plain in the New Testament – Jews/Samaritans

The diverse family of God - there’s a level of love that’s there; it's the opposite of racism and has the power to eradicate racism.

Peter’s vision – what God has made clean, you must not call unclean
Racism goes against God’s will/intention for unity – every human being bears the image of God

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/community-conversation-kwanzaa-principle-of-imani-faith-and-parables-for-understanding-a-nations-racial-sin-36292Wed, 15 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastParables for Understanding a Nation's Sins At InflexionPoint Podcast we are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of self-awareness, in-depth... The 2024 theme explores the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of EDI, antiracism, and book banning. In this Community Conversation we continue our discussion of Christian Nationalism viewed through the Kwanzaa Principle of Imani (Faith).

“Search for the specific term “racism” in the Bible, you wouldn’t necessarily find it. But that doesn’t mean that the problem of racism isn’t in the Bible, or that we can’t learn from God’s Word as we seek to eradicate racism from our communities and churches...Racism has deformed us, as persons, as communities, as families,” says Rev. Dr. Pedro Agudelo. “And racism isolates us from each other, separates us, and we are designed by God to complement each other.”

Oppression is as old as the Old Testament – oppression though enslavement (Israelites in Egypt)
Otherization made plain in the New Testament – Jews/Samaritans

The diverse family of God - there’s a level of love that’s there; it's the opposite of racism and has the power to eradicate racism.

Peter’s vision – what God has made clean, you must not call unclean
Racism goes against God’s will/intention for unity – every human being bears the image of God

]]>3462falsefullCommunity Conversation: Kwanzaa Principle Imani Is a Disruptor of Christian Nationalismhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/community-conversation-kwanzaa-principle-imani-is-a-disruptor-of-christian-nationalism--68405047 In this episode Anita, Mavis, and Gail continue their Community Conversation. They examine Christian Nationalism through the lens of the Kwanzaa Principle, Imani (Faith). Join in as they take a deep dive into the ideology of Christian Nationalism, those engaged in active opposition, and The (Unholy) Slave Bible published by missionaries in 1807.

Points of Reflection:

Christian Nationalism differs from nationalism, patriotism, and Christianity.
Clergy opposition to Christian Nationalism
The (Unholy) Slave Bible produced by missionaries in 1807 for the use of enslaved Africans.

Christian Nationalism differs from nationalism, patriotism, and Christianity.
Clergy opposition to Christian Nationalism
The (Unholy) Slave Bible produced by missionaries in 1807 for the use of enslaved Africans.

“Let nobody give you the impression that the problem of racial injustice will work itself out. Let nobody give you the impression that only time will solve the problem. That is a myth, and it is a myth because time is neutral.” — Jim Wallis (America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America)

]]>3359falsefullCommunity Conversations: Ujamaa Collective - Fair Trade, Cooperative, Nonprofithttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/community-conversations-ujamaa-collective-fair-trade-cooperative-nonprofit--68405037 Ujamaa Collective is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded with a social mission to act as a catalyst to advance Africana Women by providing a fair trade marketplace for cultural, artistic and entrepreneurial exchange through cooperative economics in the Historic Hill District and beyond. “We lift as we climb.”

The mission of Ujamaa Collective is accomplished through an artisan boutique, pop-up marketplace events, arts and entrepreneurship programming, and advocacy on health and wealth. The boutique operators, LaKeisha Wolf, Executive Director and Frankie Harris, Boutique Merchandiser/Special Event Decorator, have a passion for cooperatives, rooted in values of meaningful work, creativity, community and wellness. Ujamaa Collective is located in the Hill District, an historically African American community in Pittsburgh PA.
"The Hill, or "Little Harlem" as it was referred to from the '30s thru the '50s, was one of the elite African-American neighborhoods in America. It was home to one of the most vibrant jazz scenes in the country, as well as one of its hottest clubs, The Crawford Grill, which was owned by Gus Greenlee."— Randy Fox, HuffPost Contributor, Writer and Photographer
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/community-conversations-ujamaa-collective-fair-trade-cooperative-nonprofit-36158Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastUjamaa Collective, An Experience That Lasts! Fair Trade | Meaningful Work | Community | Creativity | Wellness FEATURED GUEST: FRANKIE HARRIS, BOUTIQUE MERCHANDISER/SPECIAL EVENT DECORATOR Ujamaa Collective is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization... Ujamaa Collective is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded with a social mission to act as a catalyst to advance Africana Women by providing a fair trade marketplace for cultural, artistic and entrepreneurial exchange through cooperative economics in the Historic Hill District and beyond. “We lift as we climb.”

The mission of Ujamaa Collective is accomplished through an artisan boutique, pop-up marketplace events, arts and entrepreneurship programming, and advocacy on health and wealth. The boutique operators, LaKeisha Wolf, Executive Director and Frankie Harris, Boutique Merchandiser/Special Event Decorator, have a passion for cooperatives, rooted in values of meaningful work, creativity, community and wellness. Ujamaa Collective is located in the Hill District, an historically African American community in Pittsburgh PA.
"The Hill, or "Little Harlem" as it was referred to from the '30s thru the '50s, was one of the elite African-American neighborhoods in America. It was home to one of the most vibrant jazz scenes in the country, as well as one of its hottest clubs, The Crawford Grill, which was owned by Gus Greenlee."— Randy Fox, HuffPost Contributor, Writer and Photographer
]]>3463falsefullCommunity Conversation - What Is Your Key Antiracism Challenge?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/community-conversation-what-is-your-key-antiracism-challenge--68405006 What Is Your Key Antiracism Challenge? In this episode Anita and Mavis continue their Community Conversation making it personal. They each discuss what they define as their Key Racism Challenge. Points of Reflection:
• Based on your George Floyd origin story, what is your definition of yourself after vs before the murder? Has there been a shift?
• What is most challenging — knowing yourself, knowing where you stand, or being visible to others?
• How does doing the work of antiracism connect to your social identity?

Examples of Key Antiracism Challenges: Expressing empathy through perspective-taking along with immersion into the historical narratives and personal experiences of others.
Engaging in conversations about antiracism in all the spaces in which you move - your home, workplace, place of worship, your immediate community, and the communities of those who are different from you.
Engaging in conversations with racism deniers or those who believe we live in a post-racial/colorblind society.
Persuading those who claim to be nonracist or not racist that racism is a problem that affects us all because it is embedded in the social, economic, systemic, educational, and institutional fabric that covers all of America
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/community-conversation-what-is-your-key-antiracism-challenge-36107Wed, 03 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastTHE FUTURE EMERGES FROM THE PAST... What Is Your Key Antiracism Challenge? In this episode Anita and Mavis continue their Community Conversation making it personal. They each discuss what they define as their Key Racism Challenge. Points of... What Is Your Key Antiracism Challenge? In this episode Anita and Mavis continue their Community Conversation making it personal. They each discuss what they define as their Key Racism Challenge. Points of Reflection:
• Based on your George Floyd origin story, what is your definition of yourself after vs before the murder? Has there been a shift?
• What is most challenging — knowing yourself, knowing where you stand, or being visible to others?
• How does doing the work of antiracism connect to your social identity?

Examples of Key Antiracism Challenges: Expressing empathy through perspective-taking along with immersion into the historical narratives and personal experiences of others.
Engaging in conversations about antiracism in all the spaces in which you move - your home, workplace, place of worship, your immediate community, and the communities of those who are different from you.
Engaging in conversations with racism deniers or those who believe we live in a post-racial/colorblind society.
Persuading those who claim to be nonracist or not racist that racism is a problem that affects us all because it is embedded in the social, economic, systemic, educational, and institutional fabric that covers all of America
]]>3480falsefullCommunity Policing and Engagementhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/community-policing-and-engagement--68405035 Where and why did it begin?

Charleston City Watch and Guard (1790s) Charleston, NC Slave Patrols - Majority black (slaves) population
Minority white population terrified at the possibility of slave uprisings wanted a group focused on the control of black people.
Reconstruction/Jim Crow Era - focused on enforcing black codes, the laws and policies meant to control the lives/movement of black people.

Charleston City Watch and Guard (1790s) Charleston, NC Slave Patrols - Majority black (slaves) population
Minority white population terrified at the possibility of slave uprisings wanted a group focused on the control of black people.
Reconstruction/Jim Crow Era - focused on enforcing black codes, the laws and policies meant to control the lives/movement of black people.

In this episode Anita, Mavis, and Gails discuss the remnants of slave patrols and community policing in contemporary history. Community Policing Defined: What/How
Community policing is a collaboration between the police and the community that identifies and solves community problems. With the police no longer the sole guardians of law and order, all members of the community become active allies in the effort to enhance the safety and quality of neighborhoods.
"In general terms, community policing is not a program; it is not a set of activities; it is not a personnel designation. Rather, community policing is a law enforcement philosophy, a way of thinking about improving public safety." https://www.law.berkeley.edu/files/What_Works_in_Community_Policing.pdf

]]>3579falsefullThe Art of Community Conversations in Today's Climate of EDI, Antiracism, and Book Banninghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-art-of-community-conversations-in-today-s-climate-of-edi-antiracism-and-book-banning--68405007
Add Your Voice to the Conversation: Join the InflexionPoint Podcast Facebook Community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1863715990493524
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/the-art-of-community-conversations-in-todays-climate-of-edi-antiracism-and-book-banning-35925Wed, 06 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastDon't miss this episode of #InflexionPointPodcast on The Transformation Network™. Join Anita, Mavis, and Gail as they discuss "The Art of Community Conversations in Today's Climate of EDI, Antiracism, and Book Banning." Why Community Conversations?...
Add Your Voice to the Conversation: Join the InflexionPoint Podcast Facebook Community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1863715990493524
]]>3447falsefullCommunity Conversation with Khamil Bailey, Black Business Advocatehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/community-conversation-with-khamil-bailey-black-business-advocate--68405040 "Life experience and an apparent need pushed me into social entrepreneurship and solving prominent and longstanding issues of inequity against Black Americans. My areas of focus is business, enterprise, and self-sustenance within predominantly African American communities.
Read Black Enterprise Article: "Pitt Building Now Black Owned Aiming to Ignite Black Businesses"]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/community-conversation-with-khamil-bailey-black-business-advocate-35843Wed, 21 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastMeet Guest Khamil Bailey, Founder of Cocoapreneur, Co-Founder of Greenwood Week Pittsburgh, and The Greenwood Plan | Corporate Consultant | Speaker | Black Business Advocate Khamil's Backstory Begins in East Orange, NJ Then Evolves After Attending... "Life experience and an apparent need pushed me into social entrepreneurship and solving prominent and longstanding issues of inequity against Black Americans. My areas of focus is business, enterprise, and self-sustenance within predominantly African American communities.
Read Black Enterprise Article: "Pitt Building Now Black Owned Aiming to Ignite Black Businesses"]]>3357falsefullCommunity Conversations - The 7 Principles of Kwanzaahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/community-conversations-the-7-principles-of-kwanzaa--68405051
Creativity & Faith Kuumba (Creativity): To do always as much as we can to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.
Imani (Faith): To believe with all our hearts in our people and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.

“Be unapologetically powerful and brave. Let no one convince you there are limits or boundaries to what you can achieve.” —Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/cNe8CQnIg9E

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/community-conversations-the-7-principles-of-kwanzaa-35808Wed, 07 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastFinal Community Conversation on the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa. Mavis, Gail, and Anita finish up the series of Community Conversations about the Nguzo Saba: The 7 Principles of Kwanzaa. The goal with the series was to drive home the point that Kwanzaa...
Creativity & Faith Kuumba (Creativity): To do always as much as we can to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.
Imani (Faith): To believe with all our hearts in our people and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.

“Be unapologetically powerful and brave. Let no one convince you there are limits or boundaries to what you can achieve.” —Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/cNe8CQnIg9E

]]>3461falsefullCommunity Conversations - Apply the Principles of Kwanzaa Dailyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/community-conversations-apply-the-principles-of-kwanzaa-daily--68405032
Ujima: Collective Work and Responsibilility - To build and maintain our community together and make our community’s problems our problems and to solve them together. Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics - To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together. Nia: Purpose - To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/community-conversations-apply-the-principles-of-kwanzaa-daily-35715Wed, 17 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastCollective Work & Responsibility. Cooperative Economics. Purpose. In the previous episode we opened up our community conversation with a discussion of the first 2 principles of the Nguzo Saba, Unity and Self Determination. In this episode we...
Ujima: Collective Work and Responsibilility - To build and maintain our community together and make our community’s problems our problems and to solve them together. Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics - To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together. Nia: Purpose - To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.]]>3468falsefullCommunity Conversations - The Hidden Potential. of the Nguzo Saba: 7 Principles of Kwanzaahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/community-conversations-the-hidden-potential-of-the-nguzo-saba-7-principles-of-kwanzaa--68405049
So What's the Big Deal With Community Conversations? Michael Halt, Founder of the Liminal School of Self-Directed Adult Learning defines Community Conversations as a process designed to be a simple and sociable informal conversation in which a small group of people come together to get to know one another, in a more meaningful way than usual, by talking about their sense of personal purpose in their lives and our community and about the issues that are of personal priority and concern.
The mission of the American Libraries Association is to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.
Libraries Transforming Communities is an initiative of the American Libraries Association that seeks to strengthen the role of librarians as core community leaders and agents of change. LTC addresses a critical need within the library field by developing and distributing new tools, resources, and support for librarians to engage with their communities in new ways. One of the ways is through Community Conversations.
The LTC and the Community Conversations Workbook is also supported by the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, which is creating a counterforce in society powered by community-led change. Website quote: "Our task is to get on a more equitable, fair, just, inclusive, and hopeful path forward."

Community Conversation - The Hidden Potential of the Nguzo Saba: 7 Principles of Kwanzaa Frank Dobson Associate Dean of Students, Vanderbilt University, describes What Kwanzaa Means for Black Americans: Each day of Kwanzaa is devoted to celebrating the seven basic values of African culture or the “Nguzo Saba” which in Swahili means the seven principles. The principles are unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics (building Black businesses), purpose, creativity and faith. A candle is lit on each day to celebrate each one of these principles. On the last day, a black candle is lit and gifts are shared. Kwanzaa is rooted in the struggles and the gains of the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements in the 50s and 60s.
Professor Keith A. Mayes, a scholar of African American History at the University of Minnesota said, "For Black power activists, Kwanzaa was just as important as the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Kwanzaa was their answer to what they understood as the ubiquity of white cultural practices that oppressed them as thoroughly as had Jim Crow laws.”

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/p2vF1sgcY2k

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/community-conversations-the-hidden-potential-of-the-nguzo-saba-7-principles-of-kwanzaa-35655Wed, 03 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastHappy New Year! Thank you for joining us for the first episode of InflexionPoint Podcast in 2024. This the spot where we are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally...
So What's the Big Deal With Community Conversations? Michael Halt, Founder of the Liminal School of Self-Directed Adult Learning defines Community Conversations as a process designed to be a simple and sociable informal conversation in which a small group of people come together to get to know one another, in a more meaningful way than usual, by talking about their sense of personal purpose in their lives and our community and about the issues that are of personal priority and concern.
The mission of the American Libraries Association is to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.
Libraries Transforming Communities is an initiative of the American Libraries Association that seeks to strengthen the role of librarians as core community leaders and agents of change. LTC addresses a critical need within the library field by developing and distributing new tools, resources, and support for librarians to engage with their communities in new ways. One of the ways is through Community Conversations.
The LTC and the Community Conversations Workbook is also supported by the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, which is creating a counterforce in society powered by community-led change. Website quote: "Our task is to get on a more equitable, fair, just, inclusive, and hopeful path forward."

Community Conversation - The Hidden Potential of the Nguzo Saba: 7 Principles of Kwanzaa Frank Dobson Associate Dean of Students, Vanderbilt University, describes What Kwanzaa Means for Black Americans: Each day of Kwanzaa is devoted to celebrating the seven basic values of African culture or the “Nguzo Saba” which in Swahili means the seven principles. The principles are unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics (building Black businesses), purpose, creativity and faith. A candle is lit on each day to celebrate each one of these principles. On the last day, a black candle is lit and gifts are shared. Kwanzaa is rooted in the struggles and the gains of the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements in the 50s and 60s.
Professor Keith A. Mayes, a scholar of African American History at the University of Minnesota said, "For Black power activists, Kwanzaa was just as important as the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Kwanzaa was their answer to what they understood as the ubiquity of white cultural practices that oppressed them as thoroughly as had Jim Crow laws.”

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/p2vF1sgcY2k

]]>3475falsefullAuthors Who Spark Community Conversation - Robert P. Jones, President of the Public Religion Research Institute (Part 2)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/authors-who-spark-community-conversation-robert-p-jones-president-of-the-public-religion-research-institute-part-2--68405041
Doctrine of Discovery: The International Law of Colonialism (a) The idea that God designated America as a new promised land—shaped how five centuries of Europeans would understand the “new” world and the people who populated it. (b) The right to go in and kill, conquer and reduce their persons to perpetual slavery. (c) Interconnection between land and slavery - enslavement of Africans was the continuation of genocide and dispossession flowing from the first European contact with Native Americans.

Legal Dimensions of the Doctrine of Discovery (a) First discovery. (b) Occupancy and current possession. (c) Religion - a significant aspect of the Doctrine of Discovery (d) Civilization.

From Columbus Day to Black History Month and Indigenous People’s Day Recognize the significance and need for a broader understanding of American history that includes the contributions and perspectives of Indigenous and African-American peoples.

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/cux-vwcPLtc

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/authors-who-spark-community-conversation-robert-p-jones-president-of-the-public-religion-research-institute-part-2-35602Wed, 20 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastBook Discussion - White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity by Robert P. Jones Land, Labor, and Slavery “It's nothing short of astonishing that a religious tradition with this relentless emphasis on salvation and one so...
Doctrine of Discovery: The International Law of Colonialism (a) The idea that God designated America as a new promised land—shaped how five centuries of Europeans would understand the “new” world and the people who populated it. (b) The right to go in and kill, conquer and reduce their persons to perpetual slavery. (c) Interconnection between land and slavery - enslavement of Africans was the continuation of genocide and dispossession flowing from the first European contact with Native Americans.

Legal Dimensions of the Doctrine of Discovery (a) First discovery. (b) Occupancy and current possession. (c) Religion - a significant aspect of the Doctrine of Discovery (d) Civilization.

From Columbus Day to Black History Month and Indigenous People’s Day Recognize the significance and need for a broader understanding of American history that includes the contributions and perspectives of Indigenous and African-American peoples.

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/cux-vwcPLtc

]]>3477falsefullAuthors That Spark Community Conversation - Robert P. Jones, President of the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/authors-that-spark-community-conversation-robert-p-jones-president-of-the-public-religion-research-institute-prri--68405052Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI). Dr. Jones serves on the national program committee for the American Academy of Religion. Jones writes a weekly newsletter for those dedicated to the work of truth-telling, repair, and healing from the legacy of white supremacy in American Christianity. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future; White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity, which won a 2021 American Book Award; and The End of White Christian America, which won the 2019 Grawemeyer Award in Religion.
Doctrine of Discovery: The International Law of Colonialism The idea that God designated America as a new promised land—shaped how five centuries of Europeans would understand the “new” world and the people who populated it. The right to go in and kill, conquer and reduce their persons to perpetual slavery right. Interconnection between land and slavery - enslavement of Africans was the continuation of genocide and dispossession flowing from the first European contact with Native Americans.
Legal Dimensions of the Doctrine of Discovery (doctrineofdiscocery.org)

First discovery. The first European country to discover lands unknown to other Europeans claimed property and sovereign rights over the lands and native peoples. First discovery, however, was usually considered to have created only an incomplete title.
Actual occupancy and current possession. To turn first discovery into recognized title, a European country had to actually occupy and possess newly found lands. This was usually done by building forts or settlements. Physical possession had to be accomplished within a reasonable amount of time after the first discovery to create a complete title.
Religion was a significant aspect of the Doctrine of Discovery. Under Discovery, non-Christian peoples were not deemed to have the same rights to land, sovereignty, and self-determination as Christians.
Civilization. The European ideas of superiority based on the belief God had directed them to bring so-called civilized ways, education, and religion to Indigenous Peoples and to exercise paternalism and guardianship powers over them.

From Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day: Recognize the significance and need for a broader understanding of American history that includes the contributions and perspectives of Indigenous and African-American peoples. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/3TxDvMxUWnE
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/authors-that-spark-community-conversation-robert-p-jones-president-of-the-public-religion-research-institute-prri-35582Wed, 06 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastDr. Robert P. Jones: The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy emphasizes the importance of truth-telling and cross-cultural conversations in addressing the legacy of white supremacy and working towards a more equitable future. Robert P....Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI). Dr. Jones serves on the national program committee for the American Academy of Religion. Jones writes a weekly newsletter for those dedicated to the work of truth-telling, repair, and healing from the legacy of white supremacy in American Christianity. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future; White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity, which won a 2021 American Book Award; and The End of White Christian America, which won the 2019 Grawemeyer Award in Religion.
Doctrine of Discovery: The International Law of Colonialism The idea that God designated America as a new promised land—shaped how five centuries of Europeans would understand the “new” world and the people who populated it. The right to go in and kill, conquer and reduce their persons to perpetual slavery right. Interconnection between land and slavery - enslavement of Africans was the continuation of genocide and dispossession flowing from the first European contact with Native Americans.
Legal Dimensions of the Doctrine of Discovery (doctrineofdiscocery.org)

First discovery. The first European country to discover lands unknown to other Europeans claimed property and sovereign rights over the lands and native peoples. First discovery, however, was usually considered to have created only an incomplete title.
Actual occupancy and current possession. To turn first discovery into recognized title, a European country had to actually occupy and possess newly found lands. This was usually done by building forts or settlements. Physical possession had to be accomplished within a reasonable amount of time after the first discovery to create a complete title.
Religion was a significant aspect of the Doctrine of Discovery. Under Discovery, non-Christian peoples were not deemed to have the same rights to land, sovereignty, and self-determination as Christians.
Civilization. The European ideas of superiority based on the belief God had directed them to bring so-called civilized ways, education, and religion to Indigenous Peoples and to exercise paternalism and guardianship powers over them.

From Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day: Recognize the significance and need for a broader understanding of American history that includes the contributions and perspectives of Indigenous and African-American peoples. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/3TxDvMxUWnE
]]>3441falsefullRobert P. Jones, President/Founder of the Public Religion Research Institute - The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Pahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robert-p-jones-president-founder-of-the-public-religion-research-institute-the-hidden-roots-of-white-supremacy-and-the-pa--57943384https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/episode/robert-p-jones-president-founder-of-the-public-religion-research-institute-the-hidden-roots-of-white-supremacy-and-the-pa,35582.htmlWed, 06 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastDr. Robert P. Jones: The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy emphasizes the importance of truth-telling and cross-cultural conversations in addressing the legacy of white supremacy and working towards a more equitable future. Robert P. Jones,...3441falsefullFilms That Spark Community Conversation - The Walk, Directed by Daniel Adams (2022)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/films-that-spark-community-conversation-the-walk-directed-by-daniel-adams-2022--68405057 The order was met with White community pushback, fury and violence. The film centers on police officer Bill Coughlin, an Irish cop, confronting fierce social pressure when tasked to protect Black students as they are bussed into all-white South Boston High School. The film also centers on two high school teens about to begin their senior year under the integration order. Wendy Robbins, an 18-year-old Black student selected for bussing, and her father, Lamont, are caught in the middle of violence and protesting by the White community. At the same time Katy, the police officer's teenage daughter is faced with her own racism.

"Why America needs a new approach to school desegregation" by Jerry Rosiek Published: May 17, 2018 6.41am EDT on theconversation.com

Despite all the time and effort invested desegregating the nation’s schools over the past half century, the reality is America’s schools are more segregated now than they were in 1968.
This new segregation is not directly enforced by law, but indirectly through school zoning, housing patterns, and recently by neighborhood secessionist movements, permitting affluent white families to continue to monopolize premium educational resources.
School segregation communicates corrosive messages to students of color; concluding that they were regarded as “bad kids,” “garbage people,” or “violent or something,” and therefore not worthy of investment.

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/h8_2E08ogco

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/films-that-spark-community-conversation-the-walk-directed-by-daniel-adams-2022-35502Wed, 15 Nov 2023 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastSynopsis: A 2022 period film drama based on true events of desegregation and busing in Boston schools in 1974. The District Court of Massachusetts ordered Boston to integrate its public school system, using busing. The order was met with White... The order was met with White community pushback, fury and violence. The film centers on police officer Bill Coughlin, an Irish cop, confronting fierce social pressure when tasked to protect Black students as they are bussed into all-white South Boston High School. The film also centers on two high school teens about to begin their senior year under the integration order. Wendy Robbins, an 18-year-old Black student selected for bussing, and her father, Lamont, are caught in the middle of violence and protesting by the White community. At the same time Katy, the police officer's teenage daughter is faced with her own racism.

"Why America needs a new approach to school desegregation" by Jerry Rosiek Published: May 17, 2018 6.41am EDT on theconversation.com

Despite all the time and effort invested desegregating the nation’s schools over the past half century, the reality is America’s schools are more segregated now than they were in 1968.
This new segregation is not directly enforced by law, but indirectly through school zoning, housing patterns, and recently by neighborhood secessionist movements, permitting affluent white families to continue to monopolize premium educational resources.
School segregation communicates corrosive messages to students of color; concluding that they were regarded as “bad kids,” “garbage people,” or “violent or something,” and therefore not worthy of investment.

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/h8_2E08ogco

]]>3414falsefullSankofa Leadership Continuum - Films That Spark Community Conversationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sankofa-leadership-continuum-films-that-spark-community-conversation--68405055Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America, Robinson faces his largest audience, asking all of us to examine who we are, where we come from, and who we want to be. Anchored by Robinson’s Town Hall performance, the film interweaves historical and present-day archival footage, Robinson’s personal story, and vérité and interview footage capturing Robinson’s meetings with Black change-makers and eyewitnesses to history. From a hanging tree in Charleston, South Carolina, to a walking tour of the origins of slavery in colonial New York, to the site of a 1947 lynching in rural Alabama, the film brings history to life, exploring the enduring legacy of white supremacy and our collective responsibility to overcome it.

The "Who We Are Project" was founded by Jeffery Robinson, renowned lawyer who has been fighting for racial justice for almost 40 years.The organization is an outgrowth of a talk that Robinson has been giving for the past 10 years on the history of anti-Black racism and white supremacy in the United States. This talk forms the basis of the feature length documentary film. The "Who We Are Project" will be one of the central voices that will correct the narrative on our shared history of anti-Black racism in the United States. Watch here: https://youtu.be/woCTKzg9t_w

"Hate" - A Film Directed by Jevon Dewan Synopsis: Hate is the #1 Disease in the World. Have you been tested? The birth of hate: A journey through America's most fraught eras illuminates the multi-layered effects of hatred, via slavery, segregation, police brutality, and more. Conveys how the disease of hate has impacted the entire world.
Hate, a journey where the characters realize that the solution lies within education, respect, and the understanding on one another's experiences. Watch here: https://tubitv.com/movies/613466/hate

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/sankofa-leadership-continuum-films-that-spark-community-conversation-35445Wed, 01 Nov 2023 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastFilms That Spark Community Conversations "Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America" - Hosted by Presbyterian Church of Sudbury MA Documentary Film Presented by Jeffrey Robinson, lawyer and social justice advocate. In...Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America, Robinson faces his largest audience, asking all of us to examine who we are, where we come from, and who we want to be. Anchored by Robinson’s Town Hall performance, the film interweaves historical and present-day archival footage, Robinson’s personal story, and vérité and interview footage capturing Robinson’s meetings with Black change-makers and eyewitnesses to history. From a hanging tree in Charleston, South Carolina, to a walking tour of the origins of slavery in colonial New York, to the site of a 1947 lynching in rural Alabama, the film brings history to life, exploring the enduring legacy of white supremacy and our collective responsibility to overcome it.

The "Who We Are Project" was founded by Jeffery Robinson, renowned lawyer who has been fighting for racial justice for almost 40 years.The organization is an outgrowth of a talk that Robinson has been giving for the past 10 years on the history of anti-Black racism and white supremacy in the United States. This talk forms the basis of the feature length documentary film. The "Who We Are Project" will be one of the central voices that will correct the narrative on our shared history of anti-Black racism in the United States. Watch here: https://youtu.be/woCTKzg9t_w

"Hate" - A Film Directed by Jevon Dewan Synopsis: Hate is the #1 Disease in the World. Have you been tested? The birth of hate: A journey through America's most fraught eras illuminates the multi-layered effects of hatred, via slavery, segregation, police brutality, and more. Conveys how the disease of hate has impacted the entire world.
Hate, a journey where the characters realize that the solution lies within education, respect, and the understanding on one another's experiences. Watch here: https://tubitv.com/movies/613466/hate

]]>3457falsefullSanfoka Leadership Continuum Series - Homer G. Phillips Hospital in St Louishttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sanfoka-leadership-continuum-series-homer-g-phillips-hospital-in-st-louis--68405070 Racism Is a Disruptor of Health and Wellness & Integration Is Not Synomymous with Equity The Story of Homer G. Phillips Hospital, 1937-1979, a segregated hospital in the heart of Black St Louis, Missouri The Ville and Its Champions of the Community: Kids raised in a walkable community where the folks look like them - doctors, nurses, lawyers, tradesmen, and business owners; where wealth stayed in the community. The Story of Segregation in St Louis by Jeanette Cooperman, October 17, 2014. "St. Louis is divided along many lines. And race plays a role in every one of those divisions. It also determines our future, because if you make a transparent map of racial segregation and lay it over other maps—political power, cultural influence, health, wealth, education, and employment—the pattern repeats."
#Redlined: A St Lous Story by Jacobi Commons. Exposing deeply-rooted systems of redlining that have disproportionately affected Black and Brown people dating back to the 1920's. 1915 Initiative Petition avoided mixed blocks occupied by both white and colored people "...written to the Board of Election Commissioners petitioning White and "Colored" citizens to live separately. In Section 1 and Section 2, the petition describes the strict requirements that would be upheld in a new St. Louis ordinance, mandating specific "blocks" be created. Section 3 defined the word "block". Later sections of the petition have been omitted, but included penalties that will be carried out if ordinances are broken by either race group."
In How Racism Takes Place, George Lipsitz writes that in St. Louis, “protection of white property and privilege guided nearly all decisions about law and policies that promoted the establishment of new small and exclusive suburban municipalities with restrictive zoning codes.”

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/Q1IkYl9VklI

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/sanfoka-leadership-continuum-series-homer-g-phillips-hospital-in-st-louis-35390Wed, 18 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastPhoto Credit: Homer G. Phillips Hospital, A Prominent Landmark in The Ville, St. Louis, MO. Courtesy Onegentlemanofverona (CC BY-SA 3.0) Racism Is a Disruptor of Health and Wellness & Integration Is Not Synomymous with Equity The Story of Homer... Racism Is a Disruptor of Health and Wellness & Integration Is Not Synomymous with Equity The Story of Homer G. Phillips Hospital, 1937-1979, a segregated hospital in the heart of Black St Louis, Missouri The Ville and Its Champions of the Community: Kids raised in a walkable community where the folks look like them - doctors, nurses, lawyers, tradesmen, and business owners; where wealth stayed in the community. The Story of Segregation in St Louis by Jeanette Cooperman, October 17, 2014. "St. Louis is divided along many lines. And race plays a role in every one of those divisions. It also determines our future, because if you make a transparent map of racial segregation and lay it over other maps—political power, cultural influence, health, wealth, education, and employment—the pattern repeats."
#Redlined: A St Lous Story by Jacobi Commons. Exposing deeply-rooted systems of redlining that have disproportionately affected Black and Brown people dating back to the 1920's. 1915 Initiative Petition avoided mixed blocks occupied by both white and colored people "...written to the Board of Election Commissioners petitioning White and "Colored" citizens to live separately. In Section 1 and Section 2, the petition describes the strict requirements that would be upheld in a new St. Louis ordinance, mandating specific "blocks" be created. Section 3 defined the word "block". Later sections of the petition have been omitted, but included penalties that will be carried out if ordinances are broken by either race group."
In How Racism Takes Place, George Lipsitz writes that in St. Louis, “protection of white property and privilege guided nearly all decisions about law and policies that promoted the establishment of new small and exclusive suburban municipalities with restrictive zoning codes.”

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/Q1IkYl9VklI

]]>3395falsefullSankofa Leadership Continuum Series Featuring Franceria Moore, Organizational Leaderhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sankofa-leadership-continuum-series-featuring-franceria-moore-organizational-leader--68405026Kellogg Foundation's Family-Centered Coaching framework and the design of the accompanying 12-month learning journey to support organizational adoption, helping to scale the Family-Centered Coaching toolkit nationally.
Feeling that there was more to be discovered about the power of coaching for people experiencing poverty, Fran began her journey as a social entrepreneur as the Founder and Managing Director of Sankofa Leadership. In addition to supporting national initiative for Integrated Services Delivery, Sankofa is also leading the charge in the development of Person-Centered Coaching, which starts from the belief that to our best for others, we must first be best for ourselves.
Person-Centered Coaching explores what’s become possible when we intentionally create space for someone to put themselves first in their own life. This small shift is electrifying the human services field and impacting the lives of clients and practitioners alike.
Fran is a passionate and engaging facilitator and speaker who leverages the power of storytelling to help audiences examine their mindsets, core values, and wildest dreams for themselves and their community and motivates them to take action to achieve their greatest potential.

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/rZTjbst_rbo

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/sankofa-leadership-continuum-series-featuring-franceria-moore-organizational-leader-35331Wed, 04 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastFRANCERIA MOORE: LEVERAGING THE POWER OF STORYTELLING TO EXAMINE MINDSETS AND EMPOWER EQUITY Franceria Moore holds over 15 years of organizational leadership experience in the human services and nonprofit sectors, focusing on equity and belonging in...Kellogg Foundation's Family-Centered Coaching framework and the design of the accompanying 12-month learning journey to support organizational adoption, helping to scale the Family-Centered Coaching toolkit nationally.
Feeling that there was more to be discovered about the power of coaching for people experiencing poverty, Fran began her journey as a social entrepreneur as the Founder and Managing Director of Sankofa Leadership. In addition to supporting national initiative for Integrated Services Delivery, Sankofa is also leading the charge in the development of Person-Centered Coaching, which starts from the belief that to our best for others, we must first be best for ourselves.
Person-Centered Coaching explores what’s become possible when we intentionally create space for someone to put themselves first in their own life. This small shift is electrifying the human services field and impacting the lives of clients and practitioners alike.
Fran is a passionate and engaging facilitator and speaker who leverages the power of storytelling to help audiences examine their mindsets, core values, and wildest dreams for themselves and their community and motivates them to take action to achieve their greatest potential.

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/rZTjbst_rbo

]]>3470falsefullSankofa Leadership Continuum Series - Family Engagement and Generational Leadershiphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sankofa-leadership-continuum-series-family-engagement-and-generational-leadership--68405031 In this eiposode we interview the son of Gail Hunter, co-host for InflexionPoint Podcast. We explore these topics:
Describe your childhood experience in being raised with a woman such as your mother who operates in the antiracism space?
What are the values that show up in your adulthood that are rooted in the way in which you were raised, particularly as it relates to Gail's current work in the antiracism space?
How do those values show up in how you are raising up your own children today?
How does equity and antiracism show up in your workplace?

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/5g2yOz4jQbQ

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/sankofa-leadership-continuum-series-family-engagement-and-generational-leadership-35280Wed, 20 Sep 2023 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastAntiracism Activation: Family Engagement and Generational Leadership Thank you for joining us for the newest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast where we are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to... In this eiposode we interview the son of Gail Hunter, co-host for InflexionPoint Podcast. We explore these topics:
Describe your childhood experience in being raised with a woman such as your mother who operates in the antiracism space?
What are the values that show up in your adulthood that are rooted in the way in which you were raised, particularly as it relates to Gail's current work in the antiracism space?
How do those values show up in how you are raising up your own children today?
How does equity and antiracism show up in your workplace?

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/5g2yOz4jQbQ

]]>3439falsefullSankofa Leadership Continuum Series - The Power of Leadership in Organizational DNAhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sankofa-leadership-continuum-series-the-power-of-leadership-in-organizational-dna--68405008 The Sankofa Leadership Continuum - a throughline running from historical leaders of the past to contemporary leaders of the present to those who will emerge as future leaders. Melding together historical and contemporary reality, this through-line inspires resistance, activism, art, literature, ethnography, and research to fuel transformation.
In this conversation we take a deep dive into the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and its organizational DNA. The Kellogg Foundation priorities are listed as Racial Equity and Healing, Community Engagement, and Leadership.
The foundation's priority statement reads: "Embedded within all we do are commitments to advancing racial equity and racial healing, to developing leaders and to engaging communities in solving their own problems."
Racial Equity and Healing: supports communities in healing from the effects of racism and transforming the systems and structures that limit opportunity for children and families.
Community leadership network with the Center Creative Leadership: equips leaders with the knowledge and skills to bridge the divides in our society and build a more equitable future for all.

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/jS9Ze0WoZQA

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/sankofa-leadership-continuum-series-the-power-of-leadership-in-organizational-dna-35229Wed, 06 Sep 2023 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastCONVERSATION: The Power of Leadership in Organizational DNA The Sankofa Leadership Continuum - a throughline running from historical leaders of the past to contemporary leaders of the present to those who will emerge as future leaders. Melding... The Sankofa Leadership Continuum - a throughline running from historical leaders of the past to contemporary leaders of the present to those who will emerge as future leaders. Melding together historical and contemporary reality, this through-line inspires resistance, activism, art, literature, ethnography, and research to fuel transformation.
In this conversation we take a deep dive into the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and its organizational DNA. The Kellogg Foundation priorities are listed as Racial Equity and Healing, Community Engagement, and Leadership.
The foundation's priority statement reads: "Embedded within all we do are commitments to advancing racial equity and racial healing, to developing leaders and to engaging communities in solving their own problems."
Racial Equity and Healing: supports communities in healing from the effects of racism and transforming the systems and structures that limit opportunity for children and families.
Community leadership network with the Center Creative Leadership: equips leaders with the knowledge and skills to bridge the divides in our society and build a more equitable future for all.

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/jS9Ze0WoZQA

]]>3377falsefullSankofa Leadership Continuum: What Role Does Visual Racial Literacy Play in Antiracism Activation?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sankofa-leadership-continuum-what-role-does-visual-racial-literacy-play-in-antiracism-activation--68405069 "...race is not only a social construction; it is visually mediated (Acuff & Kraehe, 2020). The ability to perceive racial differences requires that one first learn the visual, symbolic, and aesthetic codes and conventions of racist ideology."
In this continuing series on generational leadership we discuss "Visual Racial Literacy: A Not-So-New 21st Century Skill", an article written by Dr. Joni B. Acuff and Dr. Amelia Kraeche.
Dr. Joni B. Acuff is the Professor of Art Education at The Ohio State University. She serves as department chair and diversity chair in the Department of Arts Administration, Education and Policy, where her goal has been to recruit, admit and retain students from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds. Acuff teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the art education program, including courses like Critical Analysis of Multicultural Art Education, Social and Cultural Theory in Art and Art Education, Critical Pedagogies of Critical Multiculturalism in Teaching Visual Culture, and Art Education for Children with Special Needs.
Dr. Amelia Kraehe, is the Vice President, Equity in the Arts, Arizona Arts, and co-founder and co-director of the Racial Justice Studio. The Racial Justice Studio is a new concept conceived as a hub for campus and virtual activities to promote a deep understanding of racism and anti-racism by centering artistic and creative practice. Dr. Kraehe is recognized for her research on arts equity as well as her publications, workshops, podcasts, and public lectures that illuminate the roles race, racism, and anti-racism play in arts institutions and the education of arts professionals.
Join Anita, Gail, and Mavis as they discuss their own personal experiences, including a visit to the Monument to "Mothers of Gynecology" in Montgomery Alabama, a cross-burning as a childhood memory, and visual memories of family travel.

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/ZLyFMk4oFxk

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/sankofa-leadership-continuum-what-role-does-visual-racial-literacy-play-in-antiracism-activation-35144Wed, 16 Aug 2023 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastConversation: The Power of Visual Racial Literacy. "...race is not only a social construction; it is visually mediated (Acuff & Kraehe, 2020). The ability to perceive racial differences requires that one first learn the visual, symbolic, and... "...race is not only a social construction; it is visually mediated (Acuff & Kraehe, 2020). The ability to perceive racial differences requires that one first learn the visual, symbolic, and aesthetic codes and conventions of racist ideology."
In this continuing series on generational leadership we discuss "Visual Racial Literacy: A Not-So-New 21st Century Skill", an article written by Dr. Joni B. Acuff and Dr. Amelia Kraeche.
Dr. Joni B. Acuff is the Professor of Art Education at The Ohio State University. She serves as department chair and diversity chair in the Department of Arts Administration, Education and Policy, where her goal has been to recruit, admit and retain students from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds. Acuff teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the art education program, including courses like Critical Analysis of Multicultural Art Education, Social and Cultural Theory in Art and Art Education, Critical Pedagogies of Critical Multiculturalism in Teaching Visual Culture, and Art Education for Children with Special Needs.
Dr. Amelia Kraehe, is the Vice President, Equity in the Arts, Arizona Arts, and co-founder and co-director of the Racial Justice Studio. The Racial Justice Studio is a new concept conceived as a hub for campus and virtual activities to promote a deep understanding of racism and anti-racism by centering artistic and creative practice. Dr. Kraehe is recognized for her research on arts equity as well as her publications, workshops, podcasts, and public lectures that illuminate the roles race, racism, and anti-racism play in arts institutions and the education of arts professionals.
Join Anita, Gail, and Mavis as they discuss their own personal experiences, including a visit to the Monument to "Mothers of Gynecology" in Montgomery Alabama, a cross-burning as a childhood memory, and visual memories of family travel.

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/ZLyFMk4oFxk

]]>3401falsefullThe SANKOFA Leadership Continuum Series: Telling your Disruptive Truth with Jen Franks Ahaghotuhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sankofa-leadership-continuum-series-telling-your-disruptive-truth-with-jen-franks-ahaghotu--68405038 In this continuing series on generational leadership we introduced the Sankofa Leadership Continuum, defined as a through-line running from historical leaders of the past to contemporary leaders of the present to emerging leaders of the future.
This episode features wisdom from Jen Franks Ahaghotu. Jen is the Disruptive Truth Teller. She is the best in the world at empowering visionary Black women business owners and personal brands to speak their disruptive truth and ascend beyond success to generational leadership, wealth, and freedom. She is also the Founder/CEO of the Disruptie Truth LLC. Her current project is called the Black Women World Record, honoring the educational achievements of black women.
#BlackWomenWorldRecord

"Black Women Are Worthy. Our contributions deserve to be celebrated and elevated to the highest level in the global narrative." —Jen Franks Ahaghotu

Watch here: https://youtu.be/Uo-xTw4rVEk

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/the-sankofa-leadership-continuum-series-telling-your-disruptive-truth-with-jen-franks-ahaghotu-35068Wed, 02 Aug 2023 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastConversation: How does the Ghanian principle of Sankofa empower generational leadership? In this continuing series on generational leadership we introduced the Sankofa Leadership Continuum, defined as a through-line running from historical leaders... In this continuing series on generational leadership we introduced the Sankofa Leadership Continuum, defined as a through-line running from historical leaders of the past to contemporary leaders of the present to emerging leaders of the future.
This episode features wisdom from Jen Franks Ahaghotu. Jen is the Disruptive Truth Teller. She is the best in the world at empowering visionary Black women business owners and personal brands to speak their disruptive truth and ascend beyond success to generational leadership, wealth, and freedom. She is also the Founder/CEO of the Disruptie Truth LLC. Her current project is called the Black Women World Record, honoring the educational achievements of black women.
#BlackWomenWorldRecord

"Black Women Are Worthy. Our contributions deserve to be celebrated and elevated to the highest level in the global narrative." —Jen Franks Ahaghotu

Watch here: https://youtu.be/Uo-xTw4rVEk

]]>3297falsefullThe Sankofa Generational Leadership Continuum Serieshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sankofa-generational-leadership-continuum-series--68405039 The Sankofa Leadership Continuum is a throughline running from historical leaders of the past to contemporary leaders of the present to those who will emerge as future leaders. Melding together historical and contemporary reality, this through-line inspires activism, art, literature, ethnography, and research to fuel transformation. Question: How do we apply generational leadership as a grassroots resistance strategy that serves to disrupt systemic and institutional racism? Discussion: 5 Principals of Generational Leadership: Global Leadership Network Article Harlem Renaissance Artist Frankie Manning Danced Across Boundaries Civil Rights Photographer Gordon Parks Inspired A New Generation of Artists

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/the-sankofa-generational-leadership-continuum-series-35023Wed, 19 Jul 2023 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point Podcasthttps://youtu.be/KIbF2Fm_sOI The Sankofa Leadership Continuum is a throughline running from historical leaders of the past to contemporary leaders of the present to those who will emerge as future leaders. Melding together historical and... The Sankofa Leadership Continuum is a throughline running from historical leaders of the past to contemporary leaders of the present to those who will emerge as future leaders. Melding together historical and contemporary reality, this through-line inspires activism, art, literature, ethnography, and research to fuel transformation. Question: How do we apply generational leadership as a grassroots resistance strategy that serves to disrupt systemic and institutional racism? Discussion: 5 Principals of Generational Leadership: Global Leadership Network Article Harlem Renaissance Artist Frankie Manning Danced Across Boundaries Civil Rights Photographer Gordon Parks Inspired A New Generation of Artists

]]>3550falsefullTHE SANKOFA LEADERSHIP CONTINUUM FEATURING NATHANIEL LEE FLETCHERhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sankofa-leadership-continuum-featuring-nathaniel-lee-fletcher--68405071Urban Impact in the North Side area of Pittsburgh PA. Nate looks to make an impact with at-risk children within a holistic ministry setting. Kudos to Generational Leader, Nathaniel Fletcher!
https://youtu.be/UeTpRDJIP9c

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/the-sankofa-leadership-continuum-featuring-nathaniel-lee-fletcher-34965Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastConversation: How does the Ghanian principle of Sankofa empower generational leadership? In this continuing series on generational leadership we introduced the Sankofa Leadership Continuum, defined as a through-line running from historical leaders of...Urban Impact in the North Side area of Pittsburgh PA. Nate looks to make an impact with at-risk children within a holistic ministry setting. Kudos to Generational Leader, Nathaniel Fletcher!
https://youtu.be/UeTpRDJIP9c

]]>3505falsefullTHE SANKOFA LEADERSHIP CONTINUUMhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sankofa-leadership-continuum--68405053Ja'Quan Lavender Foundation: Journey to Gold. The Journey to GOLD program was established to support the Great Opportunities Lifts Dreams philosophy! Ja'Quan is a dedicated contemporary leader whose heart is focused on social transformation for the benefit of furture generations.
https://youtu.be/1-30bCVOWSg

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/the-sankofa-leadership-continuum-34909Wed, 21 Jun 2023 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastThe Conversation Continues: How does the Ghanian principle of Sankofa empower generational leadership? In this continuing series on generational leadership we introduced the Sankofa Leadership Continuum, defined as a through-line running from...Ja'Quan Lavender Foundation: Journey to Gold. The Journey to GOLD program was established to support the Great Opportunities Lifts Dreams philosophy! Ja'Quan is a dedicated contemporary leader whose heart is focused on social transformation for the benefit of furture generations.
https://youtu.be/1-30bCVOWSg

]]>3391falsefullACTIVATING THE SANKOFA LEADERSHIP CONTINUUMhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/activating-the-sankofa-leadership-continuum--68405075
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/activating-the-sankofa-leadership-continuum-34859Wed, 07 Jun 2023 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastConversation: How does the Ghanian principle of Sankofa empower generational leadership? In this new series on generational leadership we introduce the Sankofa Leadership Continuum, defined as a through-line running from historical leaders of the past...
]]>3474falsefullAre "Thoughts and Prayers" Just Idle Lamentations Without a Clear Path to Action?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-thoughts-and-prayers-just-idle-lamentations-without-a-clear-path-to-action--68405044 How many more shootings, thoughts, and prayers will it take for America to finally reach its own inflection point and bend the arc towards gun reform?
"Inaction is not an option." —Senator Cory Booker
Join us as we delve into 3 main topics: (1) The Value of Thoughts and Prayers, (2) A Narrative Inquiry Into the Experience of Being a Victim of Gun Violence, and (3) Research - Causes/Impact (Trauma)

“Don’t let anyone tell you that these bad things happen and then everyone goes back to 'normal.' … You don’t have to be ‘everyone.’ Stay with the grief. Stay with the anger. Stay troubled by it all. Stay open-hearted to those who grieve. Stay tuned to those working for change.” — Morgan Harper Nichols, artist
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/are-thoughts-and-prayers-just-idle-lamentations-without-a-clear-path-to-action-34757Wed, 17 May 2023 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastConversation: Are "Thoughts and Prayers" Just Idle Lamentations Without a Clear Path to Action? It sometime feels as if America's triple threat of fear, racism, and guns has lulled some of us into idle lamentations that preclude any meaningful action... How many more shootings, thoughts, and prayers will it take for America to finally reach its own inflection point and bend the arc towards gun reform?
"Inaction is not an option." —Senator Cory Booker
Join us as we delve into 3 main topics: (1) The Value of Thoughts and Prayers, (2) A Narrative Inquiry Into the Experience of Being a Victim of Gun Violence, and (3) Research - Causes/Impact (Trauma)

“Don’t let anyone tell you that these bad things happen and then everyone goes back to 'normal.' … You don’t have to be ‘everyone.’ Stay with the grief. Stay with the anger. Stay troubled by it all. Stay open-hearted to those who grieve. Stay tuned to those working for change.” — Morgan Harper Nichols, artist
]]>3353falsefullAmerica's Triple Threat: Fear. Racism. Guns.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-s-triple-threat-fear-racism-guns--68405083—Health and Social Work https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31665433
Join the conversation with the Anita, Mavis, and Gail as they dig deep into America's triple threat of fear, racism, and guns based on recent articles in the news.
Why are Americans shooting strangers and neighbors? ‘It all goes back to fear.' - https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/04/30/americans-gun-violence-strangers-crime/
'Dying of whiteness': why racism is at the heart of America's gun inaction - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/aug/08/racism-gun-control-dying-of-whiteness
Guns Are a Threat to the Body Politic - https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/03/guns-are-threat-body-politic/618158/
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/americas-triple-threat-fear-racism-guns-34674Wed, 03 May 2023 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastAmerica's Triple Threat: Fear. Racism. Guns. "Firearm-related violence is a significant threat to public health and safety in America. However, research highlights a critical disparity in firearm-related deaths by race...Taken as a whole, findings...—Health and Social Work https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31665433
Join the conversation with the Anita, Mavis, and Gail as they dig deep into America's triple threat of fear, racism, and guns based on recent articles in the news.
Why are Americans shooting strangers and neighbors? ‘It all goes back to fear.' - https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/04/30/americans-gun-violence-strangers-crime/
'Dying of whiteness': why racism is at the heart of America's gun inaction - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/aug/08/racism-gun-control-dying-of-whiteness
Guns Are a Threat to the Body Politic - https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/03/guns-are-threat-body-politic/618158/
]]>3461falsefullAuthor Talk - I'm Tired of Racismhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/author-talk-i-m-tired-of-racism--68405042by Sharon Hurley Hall, antiracism activist, writer, and educator. “Some days the anti-racism drum beats loudly in my head. That’s when I write pieces like the next few, articles that show the awfulness of racism, driving the point home repeatedly.” An Exciting Conversation Awaits with Our Esteemed Guest Sharon Hurley Hall! Sharon Hurley Hall is an anti-racism activist, educator, and in-demand speaker. Firmly committed to doing her part to eliminate racism, she is the Founder and Curator-in-Chief of Sharon’s Anti-Racism Newsletter. Sharon is also a Co-Founder of Mission Equality and the author of I'm Tired of Racism and Exploring Shadeism.
As Curator-in-Chief of Sharon’s Anti-Racism Newsletter, a twice-weekly online publication, she writes about existing while Black in majority-white spaces, and amplifies the voices of other anti-racism activists. Join the discussion with the author as we dig deeper into her lived experiences and the narrative around the theme of Being Black Globally.

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/author-talk-im-tired-of-racism-34616Wed, 19 Apr 2023 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastI'm Tired of Racism: True Stories of Existing While Black by Sharon Hurley Hall, antiracism activist, writer, and educator. “Some days the anti-racism drum beats loudly in my head. That’s when I write pieces like the next few, articles that show the...by Sharon Hurley Hall, antiracism activist, writer, and educator. “Some days the anti-racism drum beats loudly in my head. That’s when I write pieces like the next few, articles that show the awfulness of racism, driving the point home repeatedly.” An Exciting Conversation Awaits with Our Esteemed Guest Sharon Hurley Hall! Sharon Hurley Hall is an anti-racism activist, educator, and in-demand speaker. Firmly committed to doing her part to eliminate racism, she is the Founder and Curator-in-Chief of Sharon’s Anti-Racism Newsletter. Sharon is also a Co-Founder of Mission Equality and the author of I'm Tired of Racism and Exploring Shadeism.
As Curator-in-Chief of Sharon’s Anti-Racism Newsletter, a twice-weekly online publication, she writes about existing while Black in majority-white spaces, and amplifies the voices of other anti-racism activists. Join the discussion with the author as we dig deeper into her lived experiences and the narrative around the theme of Being Black Globally.

]]>3415falsefullBook Talk - I'm Tired of Racism: True Stories of Existing While Black by Sharon Hurley Hallhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-talk-i-m-tired-of-racism-true-stories-of-existing-while-black-by-sharon-hurley-hall--68405010Mission Equality and the author of I'm Tired of Racism: True Stories of Existing While Black and Exploring Shadeism.
Sharon has lived and worked in multiple countries, enabling her to accurately reflect what’s the same and what’s different about experiences of racism in different locations. So, if you’re wondering how you can be a true ally and avoid performative nonsense, this book is an excellent starting point. Join the Antiracism Mastermind Group discussion Part 1 with Anita, Mavis, and Gail on April 5. Then come back for Part 2 on April 19 when Sharon joins Anita, Mavis, and Gail live for a more immersive conversation into her true stories of existing while Black.
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/book-talk-im-tired-of-racism-true-stories-of-existing-while-black-by-sharon-hurley-hall-34511Wed, 05 Apr 2023 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastAntiracism Mastermind Group Book Talk I'm Tired of Racism: True Stories of Existing While Black written by Sharon Hurley Hall, antiracism activist, writer, and educator. Sharon Hurley Hall is an anti-racism activist, educator, and in-demand speaker....Mission Equality and the author of I'm Tired of Racism: True Stories of Existing While Black and Exploring Shadeism.
Sharon has lived and worked in multiple countries, enabling her to accurately reflect what’s the same and what’s different about experiences of racism in different locations. So, if you’re wondering how you can be a true ally and avoid performative nonsense, this book is an excellent starting point. Join the Antiracism Mastermind Group discussion Part 1 with Anita, Mavis, and Gail on April 5. Then come back for Part 2 on April 19 when Sharon joins Anita, Mavis, and Gail live for a more immersive conversation into her true stories of existing while Black.
]]>3467falsefullWhat Are You Doing to Embrace Equity?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-are-you-doing-to-embrace-equity--68405056
The theme for International Women's Day 2023 is Embrace Equity. Equity is not something that should be up for debate. It is something we all need to think about, to learn about, to value, and to embrace. Equity should be a part of our individual and collective belief systems, conversations, and actions. It means creating a truly inclusive world. So, the question is what are you doing to embrace equity and contribute to (re)imagining a different future and a different world?

Equity vs Equality: What's the Difference? International Women's Day organization drives home 3 points:

Equity isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a need-to-have as we push towards global transformation.
A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society's DNA.
And it's critical to understand the difference between equity and equality.

Equity isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a need-to-have as we push towards global transformation.
A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society's DNA.
And it's critical to understand the difference between equity and equality.

That last point is particularly relevant because the terms are often used interchangeably or synonymously, In its essence equality is about sameness, where everyone gets the same of something, regardless of needs, circumstances, or lived experiences. Equity is acknowledging where people are in their unique needs and leveling the playing field accordingly. People start from different places and different life experiences, so true diversity and inclusion requires equity as a catalyst.

The truth is, we can all embrace equity. We can actively support and embrace equity within our own unique spheres of influence, our homes, our workplace, and our community. In our everyday lives we can avoid stereotypes, call out discrimination and bias, and actively seek diversity and inclusion in whatever spaces we find ourselves. And each of us can heed the call for individual change that fuels grassroots action to usher in global momentum. So, what you are doing or plan to do to #EmbraceEquity everyday?
]]>3527falsefullThe Sting of Adultification Bias Felt By Black Girlshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sting-of-adultification-bias-felt-by-black-girls--68405020
“They never saw a child”: Ruby Bridges and the Adultification of Black Girls, February 11, 2021 This article appeared on PositiveExperiences.org blog of HOPE: Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences. The author, Loren McCullough, wrote the article from the perspective of how antisegregationsist perceived Ruby Bridges, a child, six years of age, caught up in the harmful effects of racism against Black girls in education. As Ruby approached her new school on November 14th, 1960 she heard the angry sea of White faces screaming. “2, 4, 6, 8! We don’t want to INTEGRATE!”

CNN Article November 23, 2022 A neighbor’s call to police on a little Black girl while she sprayed lanternflies exposes a deeper problem, mom says. She hopes the incident can spark a deeper dialogue around discrimination and the biases Black and brown children face. The neighbor in calling the police on a nine year old child decribed her as a "little black woman" who scared him.

Why are Black girls treated more harshly by schools and the juvenile justice system than White girls who behave the same way? A study from the Georgetown Law Center on Poverty and Inequality suggests a contributing cause: the “adultification” of black girls. The report, Girlhood Interrupted: The Erasure of Black Girls’ Childhood, found that adults viewed black girls “as less innocent and more adult-like than white girls of the same age, especially between 5–14 years old.”

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/the-sting-of-adultification-bias-felt-by-black-girls-34382Wed, 01 Mar 2023 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastJoin the conversation as Anita, Mavis, and Gail discuss The Sting of Adultification Bias Felt By Black Girls. New York Times Article April 17, 2020 Why Won’t Society Let Black Girls Be Children? Adultification means teachers, parents and...
“They never saw a child”: Ruby Bridges and the Adultification of Black Girls, February 11, 2021 This article appeared on PositiveExperiences.org blog of HOPE: Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences. The author, Loren McCullough, wrote the article from the perspective of how antisegregationsist perceived Ruby Bridges, a child, six years of age, caught up in the harmful effects of racism against Black girls in education. As Ruby approached her new school on November 14th, 1960 she heard the angry sea of White faces screaming. “2, 4, 6, 8! We don’t want to INTEGRATE!”

CNN Article November 23, 2022 A neighbor’s call to police on a little Black girl while she sprayed lanternflies exposes a deeper problem, mom says. She hopes the incident can spark a deeper dialogue around discrimination and the biases Black and brown children face. The neighbor in calling the police on a nine year old child decribed her as a "little black woman" who scared him.

Why are Black girls treated more harshly by schools and the juvenile justice system than White girls who behave the same way? A study from the Georgetown Law Center on Poverty and Inequality suggests a contributing cause: the “adultification” of black girls. The report, Girlhood Interrupted: The Erasure of Black Girls’ Childhood, found that adults viewed black girls “as less innocent and more adult-like than white girls of the same age, especially between 5–14 years old.”

]]>3542falsefullEngaging in Authentic Conversation about Race and Racism Requires Listening Not Rebuttalhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/engaging-in-authentic-conversation-about-race-and-racism-requires-listening-not-rebuttal--68405087Active/Intentional Listening.
What Do You Trust, Statistics, Lived Experiences, or Both? At InflexionPoint Podcast we are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of learning, understanding, and taking action. Moreover we strive towards increasing historical and racial literacy by harmonizing historical truth with lived experiences. Everything rises up out of the 4 tenets of Antiracism Activation: courage, conversation, relationship, and accountability. Join Anita, Mavis, and Gail for yet another thought-provoking episode of InflexionPoint Podcast.
Why is conversation critical to building racial equity?
Robert Livingston says, "Very early on in my career I thought you could change people’s minds if not hearts by just providing them with accurate information. With greater wisdom that I’ve garnered over the 20 years I’ve been doing this work, I’ve found that social relationships provide a portal for facts to be received and digested by people. And without that, people often build walls to insulate what they currently believe to be true. And I think relationships provide an opening within that wall for maybe a different perspective to enter."
The Benefit of Active/Intentional Listening
Julia Korn says... "For white people in America, it is up to each of us to first listen. Then, we must seek greater knowledge about our country’s deeply rooted racism. It is an undue burden on our colleagues and friends of color to teach us about racism and do the mental work for us."

Why are lived experiences so relevant?
Ibram X. Kendi says, “Americans have long been trained to see the deficiencies of people rather than policy. It’s a pretty easy mistake to make: People are in our faces. Policies are distant. We are particularly poor at seeing the policies lurking behind the struggles of people.”
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/engaging-in-authentic-conversation-about-race-and-racism-requires-listening-not-rebuttal-34323Wed, 15 Feb 2023 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastThe Art of Conversation. Active/Intentional Listening. What Do You Trust, Statistics, Lived Experiences, or Both? At InflexionPoint Podcast we are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen...Active/Intentional Listening.
What Do You Trust, Statistics, Lived Experiences, or Both? At InflexionPoint Podcast we are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of learning, understanding, and taking action. Moreover we strive towards increasing historical and racial literacy by harmonizing historical truth with lived experiences. Everything rises up out of the 4 tenets of Antiracism Activation: courage, conversation, relationship, and accountability. Join Anita, Mavis, and Gail for yet another thought-provoking episode of InflexionPoint Podcast.
Why is conversation critical to building racial equity?
Robert Livingston says, "Very early on in my career I thought you could change people’s minds if not hearts by just providing them with accurate information. With greater wisdom that I’ve garnered over the 20 years I’ve been doing this work, I’ve found that social relationships provide a portal for facts to be received and digested by people. And without that, people often build walls to insulate what they currently believe to be true. And I think relationships provide an opening within that wall for maybe a different perspective to enter."
The Benefit of Active/Intentional Listening
Julia Korn says... "For white people in America, it is up to each of us to first listen. Then, we must seek greater knowledge about our country’s deeply rooted racism. It is an undue burden on our colleagues and friends of color to teach us about racism and do the mental work for us."

Why are lived experiences so relevant?
Ibram X. Kendi says, “Americans have long been trained to see the deficiencies of people rather than policy. It’s a pretty easy mistake to make: People are in our faces. Policies are distant. We are particularly poor at seeing the policies lurking behind the struggles of people.”
]]>3504falsefullMessage to White Women in Americahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-to-white-women-in-america--68405073https://ncte.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SquireOfficePolicyBrief_RacialLiteracy_April2021.pdf

Message to White Women in America The Patriarchy: A Structure of White Supremacy
Being Nice: Why It's Never Enough
Weaponizing White Womanhood: Playing the Victim

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/message-to-white-women-in-america-34274Wed, 01 Feb 2023 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastTheme of the Conversation: Racial Literacy This definition of racial literacy is from National Council of Teachers of English (NCTA). Racial literacy is a skill and practice by which individuals can probe the existence of racism and examine the...https://ncte.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SquireOfficePolicyBrief_RacialLiteracy_April2021.pdf

Message to White Women in America The Patriarchy: A Structure of White Supremacy
Being Nice: Why It's Never Enough
Weaponizing White Womanhood: Playing the Victim

]]>3480falsefullTribute to Phangisile Mtshalihttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tribute-to-phangisile-mtshali--68405072
Mourning a Global Citizen On January 4, 2023 Phangisile Mtshali was killed in Estcourt, South Africa. We dedicate this episode to her as a deeply rooted humanitarian, a family and community icon, bold leader, and a dear friend, sister, and colleague to many throughout the world. Phangisile embodied the true spirit of a Global Citizen.
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/tribute-to-phangisile-mtshali-34188Wed, 18 Jan 2023 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastTRIBUTE TO PHANGISILE MTSHALI On December 21, 2022 InflexionPoint Podcast featured a powerful guest and dear friend, Phangisile Mtshali from South Africa. We had an in-depth conversation about the historical plight of Black South African farmers,...
Mourning a Global Citizen On January 4, 2023 Phangisile Mtshali was killed in Estcourt, South Africa. We dedicate this episode to her as a deeply rooted humanitarian, a family and community icon, bold leader, and a dear friend, sister, and colleague to many throughout the world. Phangisile embodied the true spirit of a Global Citizen.
]]>3492falsefullThe Need for Historical and Racial Literacyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-need-for-historical-and-racial-literacy--68405074 Racial Literacy:
(1) a concept developed by sociologist France Winddance Twine, UC Santa Barbara Dept of Sociology. She describes it as "a form of racial socialization and antiracist training that ... parents of African-descent children practiced in their efforts to defend their children against racism" in her research done in the United Kingdom with mixed-race families.
(2) a skill and practice by which individuals can probe the existence of racism and examine the effects of race and institutionalized systems on their experiences and representation in US society.

Becoming racially literate requires that, as educators (and humans), we can:

Engage with the emotional content of any conversation that has a focus on race
Welcome personal narratives and the lived experiences of all who are involved in the race conversation
Talk confidently about our own racial identities
Feel confident in creating and engaging in healthy and reciprocal cross-racial relationships
Challenge racism at the individual, group and systemic level

Engage with the emotional content of any conversation that has a focus on race
Welcome personal narratives and the lived experiences of all who are involved in the race conversation
Talk confidently about our own racial identities
Feel confident in creating and engaging in healthy and reciprocal cross-racial relationships
Challenge racism at the individual, group and systemic level

Historical Literacy:
The past informs the present to empower the future.
The past and present, in many ways, influence our future. Paulo Freire, in his book Pedagogy of the Oppressed, says: “Looking at the past must only be a means of understanding more clearly what and who you are. So, you can build the future more wisely."

What Good is History? History matters because history is the fragile tether that not only connects us to what and who came before us, it is by way of history that “then” has become “now.” Asking questions of history brings perspective, knowledge, maybe even lessons.

]]>3494falsefullBeing Black Globally - The Plight of Black Farmers in South Africahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-black-globally-the-plight-of-black-farmers-in-south-africa--68405043]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/being-black-globally-the-plight-of-black-farmers-in-south-africa-34080Wed, 21 Dec 2022 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastBeing Black Globally - The Plight of Black Farmers in South Africa This is the fourth and final episode in a series on The Plight of Black Farmers. This final eposide on The Plight of Black Farmers features Phangisile Mtshali, a farmer in South...]]>3453falsefullBeing Black Globally - The Plight of Black Farmers in South Africahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-black-globally-the-plight-of-black-farmers-in-south-africa--68405058
Black Famers Association of South Africa formed in 2015. The goal of the Black Farmers Association of South: "We strive to provide and integrated an inclusive approach that recognises human dignity through skills traning and job placement and to unleash the potential of Black farmers to be commercially viable."]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/being-black-globally-the-plight-of-black-farmers-in-south-africa-34025Wed, 07 Dec 2022 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastDiscussion: Laws of the Land in South Africa Dating Back to the 1913 Land Act and Group Areas Act of 1950, Cornerstones of Apartheid Policy and Segregation This is the third episode in a series on the Plight of Black Farmers. The Plight of Black...
Black Famers Association of South Africa formed in 2015. The goal of the Black Farmers Association of South: "We strive to provide and integrated an inclusive approach that recognises human dignity through skills traning and job placement and to unleash the potential of Black farmers to be commercially viable."]]>3501falsefullThe Legacy of Black Farmers in New York Statehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-legacy-of-black-farmers-in-new-york-state--68405080 “All of my life my work has focused on providing opportunity to people. I have a thirst to work hard and do good things everyday. I have been given the gift to create beautiful things.” —Pamela Reese Smith
Advocacy. Education. Community Gardening. The Children's Garden. Meet Pamela Reese Smith, an Urban Farmer who raises specialty mints and herbs for tea, organic vegetables, and flowers on her small urban farm in the City of Rochester NY. Pamela’s favorite work includes being a member of a team that built the Children’s Garden. Pamela is also a member of the Interim Steering Committee for Black Farmers United NYS, a group of more than 60 Black farmers, educators, and food justice advocates from across the state.

Pamela Reese Smith is a native of Harlem and current resident of Rochester, New York. She has been engaged in community organizing for over 40 years. She graduated from the University of Rochester in 2007 with the highest distinction in her class. In 2012, she was awarded the Community Champion Award from the Rochester Business Journal for her work in her community. Pamela became the Administrator for the City of Rochester in January 2014. During this time, she received the GRO1000 grant to establish a training, education, and demonstration garden that supports over 100 urban gardeners throughout the city.

Black Farmers United NYS is a group of Black farmers, educators, and food justice advocates from across the state. Without serious investment and intervention, Black farmers in New York State will be marginalized out of existence. Our proposal aims to protect the legacy and ensure the future of Black farmers. They hold the power to radically change how black communities control access to safe, healthy food, and build a collective wealth and health in New York State.
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/the-legacy-of-black-farmers-in-new-york-state-33954Wed, 16 Nov 2022 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastThe Legacy of Black Farmers in New York State This is the second episode in a series on the Plight of Black Farmers. “All of my life my work has focused on providing opportunity to people. I have a thirst to work hard and do good things everyday.... “All of my life my work has focused on providing opportunity to people. I have a thirst to work hard and do good things everyday. I have been given the gift to create beautiful things.” —Pamela Reese Smith
Advocacy. Education. Community Gardening. The Children's Garden. Meet Pamela Reese Smith, an Urban Farmer who raises specialty mints and herbs for tea, organic vegetables, and flowers on her small urban farm in the City of Rochester NY. Pamela’s favorite work includes being a member of a team that built the Children’s Garden. Pamela is also a member of the Interim Steering Committee for Black Farmers United NYS, a group of more than 60 Black farmers, educators, and food justice advocates from across the state.

Pamela Reese Smith is a native of Harlem and current resident of Rochester, New York. She has been engaged in community organizing for over 40 years. She graduated from the University of Rochester in 2007 with the highest distinction in her class. In 2012, she was awarded the Community Champion Award from the Rochester Business Journal for her work in her community. Pamela became the Administrator for the City of Rochester in January 2014. During this time, she received the GRO1000 grant to establish a training, education, and demonstration garden that supports over 100 urban gardeners throughout the city.

Black Farmers United NYS is a group of Black farmers, educators, and food justice advocates from across the state. Without serious investment and intervention, Black farmers in New York State will be marginalized out of existence. Our proposal aims to protect the legacy and ensure the future of Black farmers. They hold the power to radically change how black communities control access to safe, healthy food, and build a collective wealth and health in New York State.
]]>3397falsefullThe Plight of Black Farmers in the UShttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-plight-of-black-farmers-in-the-us--68405022 Recently Civil Rights Attorrney Benjamin Crump filed a class action suit on behalf of non-white farmers against the US government for a breach of debt relief - Black Farmers SUE Federal Gov't On $4B Debt Relief Program. This is the topic of discussion with the President of the National Black Farmers Association, Mr. John Boyd, in a conversation with Roland Martin.
Join Anita, Mavis, and Gail in a discussion of the plight of modern-day Black farmers through the lens of history and the absence of trust in the ongoing fight against systemic racism in the business of farming.
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/the-plight-of-black-farmers-in-the-us-33897Wed, 02 Nov 2022 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastEpisode 26 November 2, 2022: The Plight of Black Farmers in the US This is the first episode in a series on the Plight of Black Farmers. The plight of modern-day Black farmers in the United States can be traced back to the 40 Acres Promise after... Recently Civil Rights Attorrney Benjamin Crump filed a class action suit on behalf of non-white farmers against the US government for a breach of debt relief - Black Farmers SUE Federal Gov't On $4B Debt Relief Program. This is the topic of discussion with the President of the National Black Farmers Association, Mr. John Boyd, in a conversation with Roland Martin.
Join Anita, Mavis, and Gail in a discussion of the plight of modern-day Black farmers through the lens of history and the absence of trust in the ongoing fight against systemic racism in the business of farming.
]]>3473falsefullA Long Talk About An Uncomfortable Truthhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-long-talk-about-an-uncomfortable-truth--68405048 "Our goal is to put an anti-racist at every dinner table in America."
#ALongTalk2020 Meet Kyle R. Williams, Chief Empowerment Officer and creator of A Long Talk About The Uncomfortable Truth, hailing from WAshington DC. As a leader and professional educator, Kyle has amassed over 25 years teaching children and adults alike. Change and progress through educational empowerment has always been at the heart of the work Kyle has done. He brings that same focus and energy to the fight for social justice and racial reconciliation into his work as an antiracism activator.

Why people need to talk Problem: Many institutions, communities, and families see an urgent need for change, but aren’t sure where to start, or are apprehensive about engaging in a process that could be uncomfortable.
Solution: A Long Talk is a practiced and proven framework that:

Educates
'Breaks the ice' of difficult conversations
Changes perception of participants from passive to active
Allows people to learn from one another and feel more connected

...in a setting that is supportive and facilitated so participants of all backgrounds feel comfortable taking part.

Take a Seat at the Table of Change: November 10 & 17, 2022 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM EST A Long Talk About The Uncomfortable Truth is an anti-racism activation experience. If you believe that a good conversation is what this country really needs, register the next Community Conversation.
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/a-long-talk-about-an-uncomfortable-truth-33838Wed, 19 Oct 2022 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastSpecial Guest: Kyle R. Williams, Chief Empowerment Officer of A Long Talk "Our goal is to put an anti-racist at every dinner table in America." #ALongTalk2020 Meet Kyle R. Williams, Chief Empowerment Officer and creator of A Long Talk About The... "Our goal is to put an anti-racist at every dinner table in America."
#ALongTalk2020 Meet Kyle R. Williams, Chief Empowerment Officer and creator of A Long Talk About The Uncomfortable Truth, hailing from WAshington DC. As a leader and professional educator, Kyle has amassed over 25 years teaching children and adults alike. Change and progress through educational empowerment has always been at the heart of the work Kyle has done. He brings that same focus and energy to the fight for social justice and racial reconciliation into his work as an antiracism activator.

Why people need to talk Problem: Many institutions, communities, and families see an urgent need for change, but aren’t sure where to start, or are apprehensive about engaging in a process that could be uncomfortable.
Solution: A Long Talk is a practiced and proven framework that:

Educates
'Breaks the ice' of difficult conversations
Changes perception of participants from passive to active
Allows people to learn from one another and feel more connected

...in a setting that is supportive and facilitated so participants of all backgrounds feel comfortable taking part.

Take a Seat at the Table of Change: November 10 & 17, 2022 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM EST A Long Talk About The Uncomfortable Truth is an anti-racism activation experience. If you believe that a good conversation is what this country really needs, register the next Community Conversation.
]]>3445falsefullOur First Year in Review: A Look Back and a Look Forwardhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-first-year-in-review-a-look-back-and-a-look-forward--68405081InflexionPoint Podcast reflects a commitment to Antiracism Activation conceived in 2020.
Anita, Mavis, and Gail came together in allyship in October 2020. They launched the podcast in response to the murder of George Floyd on Memorial Day May 25, 2020. That day became a moment in history that cause a seismic shift felt around the world. Mr. Floyd's daughter, Gianna, spoke truth to empower action when she said, "Daddy changed the world." And we're not done. Origin Stories In this episode the hosts share their orginin stories. In this context origin stories are defined as action driven in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd. Origin stories represent different paths of action ultimately aimed at the same target—the eradication of racism. Looking Back

Harmonizing Historical Truth with Lived Experiences - the language of academics coupled with the language of grassroots action
Black History is American History
Understanding racism vs experiencing racism - activism through coaching model
Critical self-reflection and continuous education

Looking Forward Pillars of Activism through Coaching Model: courage, conversation, relationship, accountability Activism through Coaching is a catalyst for change

Personal/social transformation
Generational leadership
Foundation of InflexionPoint Podcast

Two questions: Where do you stand? Can you put your faith in a different future?]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/our-first-year-in-review-a-look-back-and-a-look-forward-33757Wed, 05 Oct 2022 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastOur First Year in Review: A Look Back and a Look Forward InflexionPoint Podcast reflects a commitment to Antiracism Activation conceived in 2020. Anita, Mavis, and Gail came together in allyship in October 2020. They launched the podcast in response...InflexionPoint Podcast reflects a commitment to Antiracism Activation conceived in 2020.
Anita, Mavis, and Gail came together in allyship in October 2020. They launched the podcast in response to the murder of George Floyd on Memorial Day May 25, 2020. That day became a moment in history that cause a seismic shift felt around the world. Mr. Floyd's daughter, Gianna, spoke truth to empower action when she said, "Daddy changed the world." And we're not done. Origin Stories In this episode the hosts share their orginin stories. In this context origin stories are defined as action driven in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd. Origin stories represent different paths of action ultimately aimed at the same target—the eradication of racism. Looking Back

Harmonizing Historical Truth with Lived Experiences - the language of academics coupled with the language of grassroots action
Black History is American History
Understanding racism vs experiencing racism - activism through coaching model
Critical self-reflection and continuous education

Looking Forward Pillars of Activism through Coaching Model: courage, conversation, relationship, accountability Activism through Coaching is a catalyst for change

Personal/social transformation
Generational leadership
Foundation of InflexionPoint Podcast

Two questions: Where do you stand? Can you put your faith in a different future?]]>3488falsefullWho Is Allison Gaines? And Why Should You Care?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-is-allison-gaines-and-why-should-you-care--68405027Halle Bailey) and Critical Race Theory?
Image by Nikkolas Smith Artivist | Author | Illustrator | Speaker
https://www.nikkolas.art

Featured Guest: Allison Gaines
Allison Gaines is a writer, editor, and unapologetic Black scholar pursuing her Ph.D. in Psychology. She's from New Orleans, Louisiana, and writes about race, women, history, politics, and culture. Allison is the co-founder of Writers and Editors of Color (WEOC), and the editor-in-chief of the CULTURED magazine. You can find her bylines in Oprah Daily, ZORA, Momentum, and LEVEL.

In this episode we highlight the thoughts and writings of Allison Gaines. She's a New Orleans native who believes you should care about who she is because every person has value. She's a woman who loves writing about race, equality, women, and history. "And as a Black woman, I plan on stirring the pot through my writing. I won’t be quiet or meek. Our voices are often drowned out, but I will keep fighting for a brighter future."
Questions to Ponder Why does a Black mermaid, a mythological creature, make White people angry?
How Does the Black Mermaid backlash connect to CRT?]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/who-is-allison-gaines-and-why-should-you-care-33688Wed, 21 Sep 2022 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastQuestion of the Hour: What is the connection between the backlash over Disney's Little Mermaid (played by https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1782991/) and Critical Race Theory? Image by https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkolas-smith/ Artivist | Author |...Halle Bailey) and Critical Race Theory?
Image by Nikkolas Smith Artivist | Author | Illustrator | Speaker
https://www.nikkolas.art

Featured Guest: Allison Gaines
Allison Gaines is a writer, editor, and unapologetic Black scholar pursuing her Ph.D. in Psychology. She's from New Orleans, Louisiana, and writes about race, women, history, politics, and culture. Allison is the co-founder of Writers and Editors of Color (WEOC), and the editor-in-chief of the CULTURED magazine. You can find her bylines in Oprah Daily, ZORA, Momentum, and LEVEL.

In this episode we highlight the thoughts and writings of Allison Gaines. She's a New Orleans native who believes you should care about who she is because every person has value. She's a woman who loves writing about race, equality, women, and history. "And as a Black woman, I plan on stirring the pot through my writing. I won’t be quiet or meek. Our voices are often drowned out, but I will keep fighting for a brighter future."
Questions to Ponder Why does a Black mermaid, a mythological creature, make White people angry?
How Does the Black Mermaid backlash connect to CRT?]]>3464falsefullInternalized Racism Definition and Realityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/internalized-racism-definition-and-reality--68405050 Internalized Racism Definition and Reality: "Internalized racism is the situation that occurs in a racist system when a racial group oppressed by racism supports the supremacy and dominance of the dominating group by maintaining or participating in the set of attitudes, behaviors, social structures and ideologies that undergird the dominating group's power." —Donna Bivens, Antiracism Trainer and Consultant
"As a country, we are in a state of denial about issues of race and racism. And too many of our leaders have concluded that the way to remedy racism is to simply stop talking about race." —Lani Guinier.

Imitation of Life in Perspective - 1959 film classic Imitation defined - the assumption of behavior observed in other individuals
Pivotal historical events in Black history between 1950 and 1959.
Brown vs. Board of Education decision, the murder of Emmitt Till, the dawn of the civil rights movement, etc.

Synopsis 1959 Film Classic Imitation of Life Two mothers facing problems with rebellious daughters.
Lora Meredith, Annie Johnson, Sarah Jane, Susie
Two families, two single mothers, two little girls, one Black, one White.

Listen to the conversation as we explore...

Internlized racism in children
Distorted relationships
The Clarks Doll Experiment and Brown Decision
Ill-equipped to deal with social injustice - Dr. Lani Guinier

Explore the Social Impact Mastermind: A Transformational Journey Towards Antiracism Sponsored by The Place to SOAR.
Learn More and Apply for a Discover Call at https://theplacetosoar.com/social-impact-mastermind.

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/internalized-racism-definition-and-reality-33626Wed, 07 Sep 2022 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastQuestion of the Hour: What is Internalized Racism and How Is It Manifested? Internalized Racism Definition and Reality: "Internalized racism is the situation that occurs in a racist system when a racial group oppressed by racism supports the... Internalized Racism Definition and Reality: "Internalized racism is the situation that occurs in a racist system when a racial group oppressed by racism supports the supremacy and dominance of the dominating group by maintaining or participating in the set of attitudes, behaviors, social structures and ideologies that undergird the dominating group's power." —Donna Bivens, Antiracism Trainer and Consultant
"As a country, we are in a state of denial about issues of race and racism. And too many of our leaders have concluded that the way to remedy racism is to simply stop talking about race." —Lani Guinier.

Imitation of Life in Perspective - 1959 film classic Imitation defined - the assumption of behavior observed in other individuals
Pivotal historical events in Black history between 1950 and 1959.
Brown vs. Board of Education decision, the murder of Emmitt Till, the dawn of the civil rights movement, etc.

Synopsis 1959 Film Classic Imitation of Life Two mothers facing problems with rebellious daughters.
Lora Meredith, Annie Johnson, Sarah Jane, Susie
Two families, two single mothers, two little girls, one Black, one White.

Listen to the conversation as we explore...

Internlized racism in children
Distorted relationships
The Clarks Doll Experiment and Brown Decision
Ill-equipped to deal with social injustice - Dr. Lani Guinier

Explore the Social Impact Mastermind: A Transformational Journey Towards Antiracism Sponsored by The Place to SOAR.
Learn More and Apply for a Discover Call at https://theplacetosoar.com/social-impact-mastermind.

]]>3486falsefullFighting for Freedom Denied Part 3 - The Navy in Black and Whitehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fighting-for-freedom-denied-part-3-the-navy-in-black-and-white--68405084Reuben Keith Green is a retired Surface Warfare U.S. Naval Officer who served 22 years in the Atlantic Fleet. He has devoted his energy to discussing issues regarding military service that adversely affect minority personnel and has written or been featured in stories that address those issues. He has a MS degree in Human Resources Development. He is the author of Black Officer, White Navy, which chronicles his voyage from high school dropout to Surface Warfare Officer.

Dr. John Cordle is a retired Navy Captain with 30 years of service. He commanded two Navy warships, USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) and USS San Jacinto (CG 56). He was the 2010 recipient of the Navy League John Paul Jones Award and the BUMED (Bureau of Medicine and Surgery) Epictetus Award for Innovative and Inspirational Leadership, and the 2019 ASNE Solberg Award Winner for his research in the area of Crew Endurance and Human Systems Engineering.
With Strikingly Different Experiences Both had the experience of being in the Navy, but between the two of them, their experiences were strikingly different. And they did not know another while serving.

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/fighting-for-freedom-denied-part-3-the-navy-in-black-and-white-33521Wed, 17 Aug 2022 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastQuestion of the Hour: How do two retired naval officers, one on a flat career track, the other on a career obstacle course, come together in the wake of the murder of George Floyd? A Tale of Two Officers Reuben Keith Green is a retired Surface...Reuben Keith Green is a retired Surface Warfare U.S. Naval Officer who served 22 years in the Atlantic Fleet. He has devoted his energy to discussing issues regarding military service that adversely affect minority personnel and has written or been featured in stories that address those issues. He has a MS degree in Human Resources Development. He is the author of Black Officer, White Navy, which chronicles his voyage from high school dropout to Surface Warfare Officer.

Dr. John Cordle is a retired Navy Captain with 30 years of service. He commanded two Navy warships, USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) and USS San Jacinto (CG 56). He was the 2010 recipient of the Navy League John Paul Jones Award and the BUMED (Bureau of Medicine and Surgery) Epictetus Award for Innovative and Inspirational Leadership, and the 2019 ASNE Solberg Award Winner for his research in the area of Crew Endurance and Human Systems Engineering.
With Strikingly Different Experiences Both had the experience of being in the Navy, but between the two of them, their experiences were strikingly different. And they did not know another while serving.

]]>3403falsefullJuneteenth - A Cause for Celebration and a Need for Education Part 2https://www.spreaker.com/episode/juneteenth-a-cause-for-celebration-and-a-need-for-education-part-2--68405090“Slavery didn’t end in 1865. It just evolved. It turned into decades of terrorism, violence, and lynching,” said Bryan Stevenson, delivering the 2017 Tanner Lecture on Human Values. Bryan Stevenson—lawyer, social justice activist, law professor, and founder of Equal Justice Initiative—says the abolition of chattel slavery left the door open for slavery to evolve. The core issue with its evolution is the prevailing belief in white supremacy.
Cornerstone Speech March 21, 1861, Savannah GA Alexander Stevens, VP of the Confederacy delivered the Cornerstone Speech: Defense of slavery. Perceived differences between the North and South. Racial rhetoric used to show the inferiority of Black people.
The Corwin Agreement (aka Slavery Amendment) February 26, 1861, Representative Thomas Corwin of Ohio introduces his own text for an amendment protecting slavery: "No amendment shall be made to the Constitution which will authorize or give to Congress the power to abolish or interfere, within any state, with the domestic institutions thereof, including that of persons held to labor or service by the laws of said State."

Emancipation Proclamation (1863) and the 13th Amendment (1865) "In my view as a scholar of race and colonialism, Emancipation Days — Juneteenth in Texas — are not what many people think, because emancipation did not do what most of us think it did." —Dr Kris Manjapra, Dept of History Tufts University

General Order No. 3 - National Archives On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln’s historic Emancipation Proclamation, U.S. Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3, which informed the people of Texas that all enslaved people were now free. Granger commanded the Headquarters District of Texas, and his troops had arrived in Galveston the previous day.

Fighting for freedom denied Fear is our biggest enemy - false evidence appearing real and real evidence appearing false.
"The worst form of fear is the gloomy thoughts that create an eerie atmosphere inside one’s mind."—Poem Analysis

Abolition Amendment December 2, 2020: Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Representative William Lacy Clay (D-MO-1) propose constitutional amendment to close slavery loophole in 13th amendment.The 13th Amendment abolished most—but not all—slavery, permitting slavery or involuntary servitude “as a punishment for crime.” The Abolition Amendment would finally finish the job started by the Civil War, Emancipation Proclamation, and 13th Amendment and end the morally reprehensible practice of slavery and forced labor in America, and send a clear message: in this country, no person will be stripped of their basic humanity and forced to toil for someone else’s profit.
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/juneteenth-a-cause-for-celebration-and-a-need-for-education-part-2-33447Wed, 03 Aug 2022 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastRecap Question: What Do You Mean...Free-ish? https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/12/bryan-stevenson-seeks-national-conversation-about-slaverys-legacy/ Bryan Stevenson—lawyer, social justice activist, law professor, and founder of Equal Justice...“Slavery didn’t end in 1865. It just evolved. It turned into decades of terrorism, violence, and lynching,” said Bryan Stevenson, delivering the 2017 Tanner Lecture on Human Values. Bryan Stevenson—lawyer, social justice activist, law professor, and founder of Equal Justice Initiative—says the abolition of chattel slavery left the door open for slavery to evolve. The core issue with its evolution is the prevailing belief in white supremacy.
Cornerstone Speech March 21, 1861, Savannah GA Alexander Stevens, VP of the Confederacy delivered the Cornerstone Speech: Defense of slavery. Perceived differences between the North and South. Racial rhetoric used to show the inferiority of Black people.
The Corwin Agreement (aka Slavery Amendment) February 26, 1861, Representative Thomas Corwin of Ohio introduces his own text for an amendment protecting slavery: "No amendment shall be made to the Constitution which will authorize or give to Congress the power to abolish or interfere, within any state, with the domestic institutions thereof, including that of persons held to labor or service by the laws of said State."

Emancipation Proclamation (1863) and the 13th Amendment (1865) "In my view as a scholar of race and colonialism, Emancipation Days — Juneteenth in Texas — are not what many people think, because emancipation did not do what most of us think it did." —Dr Kris Manjapra, Dept of History Tufts University

General Order No. 3 - National Archives On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln’s historic Emancipation Proclamation, U.S. Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3, which informed the people of Texas that all enslaved people were now free. Granger commanded the Headquarters District of Texas, and his troops had arrived in Galveston the previous day.

Fighting for freedom denied Fear is our biggest enemy - false evidence appearing real and real evidence appearing false.
"The worst form of fear is the gloomy thoughts that create an eerie atmosphere inside one’s mind."—Poem Analysis

Abolition Amendment December 2, 2020: Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Representative William Lacy Clay (D-MO-1) propose constitutional amendment to close slavery loophole in 13th amendment.The 13th Amendment abolished most—but not all—slavery, permitting slavery or involuntary servitude “as a punishment for crime.” The Abolition Amendment would finally finish the job started by the Civil War, Emancipation Proclamation, and 13th Amendment and end the morally reprehensible practice of slavery and forced labor in America, and send a clear message: in this country, no person will be stripped of their basic humanity and forced to toil for someone else’s profit.
]]>3496falsefullFighting for Freedom Denied - Military Transitions Part 1https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fighting-for-freedom-denied-military-transitions-part-1--68405060

Military friendly is a fallacy. Join the conversation as we delve into these main topics association with the barriers of military transitions into the civilian sector:

Military spouses and transitioning military
Corporate institutions and the dichotomy of cultural indoctrination
DEI, talent acquisition, and advocacy in defense communities
Organizations and networks for resources and connection

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/fighting-for-freedom-denied-military-transitions-part-1-33359Wed, 20 Jul 2022 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastJK Bridges LinkedIn Article, January 19, 2017 Among many wonderful things, JK Bridges, Federal Recruiter, Corporate Recruiter, Senior Talent Acquisition, and DEI Champion had this to say about First Lady Michelle Obama and the launch of the Joining...

Military friendly is a fallacy. Join the conversation as we delve into these main topics association with the barriers of military transitions into the civilian sector:

Military spouses and transitioning military
Corporate institutions and the dichotomy of cultural indoctrination
DEI, talent acquisition, and advocacy in defense communities
Organizations and networks for resources and connection

]]>3506falsefullJuneteenth: A Cause for Celebration and a Need for Education Part 1https://www.spreaker.com/episode/juneteenth-a-cause-for-celebration-and-a-need-for-education-part-1--68405062General Order No. 3 - National Archives
“The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired labor. The freedmen are advised to remain quietly at their present homes and work for wages. They are informed that they will not be allowed to collect at military posts and that they will not be supported in idleness either there or elsewhere.”

Early Juneteenth Celebrations The holiday celebrating Black "independence" could be seen spreading in its first years from one state to another as formerly enslaved people relocated across the country upon hearing of their long-awaited emancipation. There are many similarities between these early celebrations and celebrations of today. We celebrate our ancestor’s struggles for freedom going back to the beginning of enslavement and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. We celebrate the sacrifices and give thanks to all of those who lived and died, paving the way for future generations. So, it’s a celebration!
But then there's the social, legal, economic and political realities associated with Juneteenth, which calls for education through historical truth and personal narratives.
“Slavery didn’t end in 1865. It just evolved. It turned into decades of terrorism, violence, and lynching,” said Bryan Stevenson, delivering the 2017 Tanner Lecture on Human Values. Bryan Stevenson—lawyer, social justice activist, law professor, and founder of Equal Justice Initiative—says the abolition of chattel slavery left the door open for slavery to evolve.
Free-ish
The social, health and economic reality is that freedom expressed in relative or legalistic terms does not equate to true freedom and equity. When slavery ended Black Codes and Jim Crow took the helm, along with separate-but-equal ideology, redlining, and trappings of the myth of meritocracy. It's what Rich Villodas, Lead Pastor at New Life Fellowship Church in Brooklyn NY calls the-here-but-not-yet reality of racial justice. "It is possible to have freedom and even great success, but still be caught in an unjust, racist world. In the language of New Testament scholars, the kingdom is here, but not yet."

Join the conversation on InflexionPoint Podcast Couurage. Conversation. Relationshiop. Accountability. Antiracism Activation.
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month on Transformation Talk Radio.
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/juneteenth-a-cause-for-celebration-and-a-need-for-education-part-1-33271Wed, 06 Jul 2022 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastQuestion: What Do You Mean...Free-ish? https://www.archives.gov/news/articles/juneteenth-original-document “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This...General Order No. 3 - National Archives
“The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired labor. The freedmen are advised to remain quietly at their present homes and work for wages. They are informed that they will not be allowed to collect at military posts and that they will not be supported in idleness either there or elsewhere.”

Early Juneteenth Celebrations The holiday celebrating Black "independence" could be seen spreading in its first years from one state to another as formerly enslaved people relocated across the country upon hearing of their long-awaited emancipation. There are many similarities between these early celebrations and celebrations of today. We celebrate our ancestor’s struggles for freedom going back to the beginning of enslavement and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. We celebrate the sacrifices and give thanks to all of those who lived and died, paving the way for future generations. So, it’s a celebration!
But then there's the social, legal, economic and political realities associated with Juneteenth, which calls for education through historical truth and personal narratives.
“Slavery didn’t end in 1865. It just evolved. It turned into decades of terrorism, violence, and lynching,” said Bryan Stevenson, delivering the 2017 Tanner Lecture on Human Values. Bryan Stevenson—lawyer, social justice activist, law professor, and founder of Equal Justice Initiative—says the abolition of chattel slavery left the door open for slavery to evolve.
Free-ish
The social, health and economic reality is that freedom expressed in relative or legalistic terms does not equate to true freedom and equity. When slavery ended Black Codes and Jim Crow took the helm, along with separate-but-equal ideology, redlining, and trappings of the myth of meritocracy. It's what Rich Villodas, Lead Pastor at New Life Fellowship Church in Brooklyn NY calls the-here-but-not-yet reality of racial justice. "It is possible to have freedom and even great success, but still be caught in an unjust, racist world. In the language of New Testament scholars, the kingdom is here, but not yet."

Join the conversation on InflexionPoint Podcast Couurage. Conversation. Relationshiop. Accountability. Antiracism Activation.
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month on Transformation Talk Radio.
]]>3433falsefullBeing Black Globally Featuring Rebecca Stevens Alderhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-black-globally-featuring-rebecca-stevens-alder--68405089Rebecca Stevens Alder is an Antiracism Activist and Writer on Medium.com. Rebecca writes about racism through her personal perspective yet acknowledges there are so many other things she'd rather write about. Her call to action: "Help me dismantle racism so that I can get on with that."
The Power of Perspective Taking How leaning in can expand our worldview and deepen our relationships "Thank you for reading my perspective." is the mantra at the end of each of Rebecca's articles. Antiracism Activation requires the lens of historical truth and personal narratives as key components of deep conversations about race, racism and antiracism. An article in Psychology Today discussing the power of personal narratives and perspetive-taking, says:

"Respecting the perspective or habits of others by offering them empathy is crucial for our development on both a personal and professional level. This occurs through perspective-taking, or 'he act of perceiving a situation or understanding a concept from an alternative point of view, such as that of another individual.'Perspective taking is a multidimensional ability that includes understanding not only someone’s visual assessment of reality (their viewpoint), but also their perceptual assessment (their understanding). The process is one of leaning in to see the world through someone’s lens, rather than fully stepping into their shoes."

The 3 benefits of perspective-taking are reported as:

Added dimension
Building empathy
Learning and growing

You must be willing to make 3 choices to deepend your worldview and relationships using perspective-taking:

Appreciate your own perspective
Allow the other person to lead (this is crucial!)
Be 100 percent present.

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/being-black-globally-featuring-rebecca-stevens-alder-33184Wed, 15 Jun 2022 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastMeet Rebecca Stevens Alder Hailing from Switzerland by way of Sierra Leone, West Africa, https://medium.com/@rstevensalder is an Antiracism Activist and Writer on https://medium.com/@rstevensalder. Rebecca writes about racism through her personal...Rebecca Stevens Alder is an Antiracism Activist and Writer on Medium.com. Rebecca writes about racism through her personal perspective yet acknowledges there are so many other things she'd rather write about. Her call to action: "Help me dismantle racism so that I can get on with that."
The Power of Perspective Taking How leaning in can expand our worldview and deepen our relationships "Thank you for reading my perspective." is the mantra at the end of each of Rebecca's articles. Antiracism Activation requires the lens of historical truth and personal narratives as key components of deep conversations about race, racism and antiracism. An article in Psychology Today discussing the power of personal narratives and perspetive-taking, says:

"Respecting the perspective or habits of others by offering them empathy is crucial for our development on both a personal and professional level. This occurs through perspective-taking, or 'he act of perceiving a situation or understanding a concept from an alternative point of view, such as that of another individual.'Perspective taking is a multidimensional ability that includes understanding not only someone’s visual assessment of reality (their viewpoint), but also their perceptual assessment (their understanding). The process is one of leaning in to see the world through someone’s lens, rather than fully stepping into their shoes."

The 3 benefits of perspective-taking are reported as:

Added dimension
Building empathy
Learning and growing

You must be willing to make 3 choices to deepend your worldview and relationships using perspective-taking:

Appreciate your own perspective
Allow the other person to lead (this is crucial!)
Be 100 percent present.

]]>3325falsefullRedlining: The Scourge of the American Scamhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/redlining-the-scourge-of-the-american-scam--68405054 Community Assets Impacted by Redlining:

Supermarkets and other shopping opportunities
Business and job opportunities
Public transportation and other public services
Police protection and general safety
Responsiveness from public officials
Neighborhood schools and childcare

Supermarkets and other shopping opportunities
Business and job opportunities
Public transportation and other public services
Police protection and general safety
Responsiveness from public officials
Neighborhood schools and childcare

UNDESIGN THE REDLINE is a framework for unearthing our most deep, systemic, and entangled crises. This interactive exhibit, workshop series, and curriculum explores the history of structural racism and inequality, how these designs compounded each other from 1938 Redlining maps until today, and how WE can come together to undesign these systems with intentionality. The exhibit travels nationally to cities, towns and communities to learn together, activate and mobilize us into a strong “WE” capable of transformation.
Listen to Inequalityy Design: How Redlining Continues to Shape Our Economy.
News Headline from The Onion Satirical News Site: FBI Warns Of 'American Dream Scam' Racism Is a Disruptor of Health and Wellness in Mind, Body, and Spirit for ALL Humanituy. Join the Conversation to Activate Antiracism.

]]>3519falsefullBeing Black Globally: Musings of an Intellectual Brotherhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-black-globally-musings-of-an-intellectual-brother--68405063 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). As a scientist, photographer, poet, and PhD student,
Mr. Swain pursues diverse interests with a keen eye, befitting the description of an “intellectual brother.”

Question of the Hour: How do you remain true to yourself while moving in spaces that harbor the legacy of structural and institutional racism?
Corban Swain (An MIT Community Vigil)
Corban Swain Photographer "I have been shooting professionally for four years with most of my work split between portraiture and event photography.
I enjoy working with grads, couples, friends, and families to create lasting memories that capture the joy and emotion of each moment."

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/being-black-globally-musings-of-an-intellectual-brother-33031Wed, 18 May 2022 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastBeing Black Globally - Musings from an Intellectual Brother Meet Corban Swain, Ph.D. candidate in Biological Engineering working in the laboratory of Professor Ed Boyden at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). As a scientist,... at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). As a scientist, photographer, poet, and PhD student,
Mr. Swain pursues diverse interests with a keen eye, befitting the description of an “intellectual brother.”

Question of the Hour: How do you remain true to yourself while moving in spaces that harbor the legacy of structural and institutional racism?
Corban Swain (An MIT Community Vigil)
Corban Swain Photographer "I have been shooting professionally for four years with most of my work split between portraiture and event photography.
I enjoy working with grads, couples, friends, and families to create lasting memories that capture the joy and emotion of each moment."

]]>3572falsefullRacism Is a Disruptor of Health & Wellness in Mind, Body, and Spirit Part 3https://www.spreaker.com/episode/racism-is-a-disruptor-of-health-wellness-in-mind-body-and-spirit-part-3--68405065 2017 Publication: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity. Washington, DC: The National
Academies Press.

Key Takeaways of the Communities in Action Conceptual Model

Health equity is crucial to the well-being and vibrancy of communities.
Social inequities matter more than health care in shaping health disparities.
Health equity holds benefits for the entire nation, from economic vitality to national security.
Communities have the power to take steps toward health equity.

Community-based solution - An action, policy, program, or law driven by the community that impacts community-level factors and promotes health equity. Join the conversation as we cover the remaining 3 Social Determinants of Health.

Income & Wealth
Employment
Housing

Health equity is crucial to the well-being and vibrancy of communities.
Social inequities matter more than health care in shaping health disparities.
Health equity holds benefits for the entire nation, from economic vitality to national security.
Communities have the power to take steps toward health equity.

Income & Wealth
Employment
Housing

We also discuss a specific communty-based solution, PUSH Buffalo (People United for Sustainable Housing).
PUSH Buffalo: When we show up in big numbers, people listen. Mission & Mission: "At PUSH we mobilize residents to create strong neighborhoods with quality, affordable housing, expand local hiring opportunities, and advance economic justice in Buffalo. PUSH’s members are the community organizers who make affordable housing a reality in Buffalo. Our members work with partners and funders to create a healthy, just and strong city that includes community control of resources, living wage jobs and access to quality education, healthcare and transportation."

From RAND Center to Advance Racial Rquity Policy » Wellbeing "We are at a critical point in history, where enacting real policy change is not only important, but a central part of creating an equitable society for all. I believe combining RAND's history of rigorous research with racial equity studies positions us to be leaders in public policy conversations in this arena." — Rhianna Rogers, Director, RAND Center to Advance Racial Equity Policy (Source: Q&A with Rhianna Rogers)

]]>3517falsefullRacism Is a Disruptor of Health & Wellness Part 2https://www.spreaker.com/episode/racism-is-a-disruptor-of-health-wellness-part-2--68405064 2017 Publication: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity. Washington, DC: The National
Academies Press.

Key Takeaways of the Communities in Action Conceptual Model
Health equity is crucial to the well-being and vibrancy of communities..
Social inequities matter more than health care in shaping health disparities.
Health equity holds benefits for the entire nation, from economic vitality to national security.
Communities have the power to take steps toward health equity.
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/racism-is-a-disruptor-of-health-and-wellness-part-2-32891Wed, 20 Apr 2022 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastIn this episode Gail, Mavis, and Anita continue the discussion of specific social determinants of health: social environment, physical environment and transportation, and education. Recap: 2017 Publication: National Academies of Sciences,... 2017 Publication: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity. Washington, DC: The National
Academies Press.

Key Takeaways of the Communities in Action Conceptual Model
Health equity is crucial to the well-being and vibrancy of communities..
Social inequities matter more than health care in shaping health disparities.
Health equity holds benefits for the entire nation, from economic vitality to national security.
Communities have the power to take steps toward health equity.
]]>3223falsefullRacism Is a Disruptor of Health & Wellnesshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/racism-is-a-disruptor-of-health-wellness--68405033
2017 Publication: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
"Health equity is the state in which everyone has the opportunity to attain full health potential and no one is disadvantaged from achieving this potential because of social position or any other socially defined circumstance. Health equity and opportunity are inextricably linked. Currently in the United States, the burdens of disease and poor health and the benefits of well-being and good health are inequitably distributed."

A trauma-informed approach to care acknowledges that health care organizations and care teams need to have a complete picture of a patient’s life situation — past and present — in order to provide effective health care services with a healing orientation. Trauma-informed care shifts the focus from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”
Trauma-informed care must be antiracist.

Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity defines 9 social determinants of health

Physical Health
Public Safety
Social environment
Transportation
Education
Employment
Health Systems & Services
Housing
Income & Wealth

"The social determinants of health, while interdependent and complex, are made up of mutable factors that shape the conditions in which one lives, learns, works, plays, worships, and ages."
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/racism-is-a-disruptor-of-health-and-wellness-32823Wed, 06 Apr 2022 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastQuestion of the Hour: What are social determinants of health? Discussion: Introduction to Social Determinants of Health Conceptual model 2017 Publication: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Communities in Action: Pathways...
2017 Publication: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
"Health equity is the state in which everyone has the opportunity to attain full health potential and no one is disadvantaged from achieving this potential because of social position or any other socially defined circumstance. Health equity and opportunity are inextricably linked. Currently in the United States, the burdens of disease and poor health and the benefits of well-being and good health are inequitably distributed."

A trauma-informed approach to care acknowledges that health care organizations and care teams need to have a complete picture of a patient’s life situation — past and present — in order to provide effective health care services with a healing orientation. Trauma-informed care shifts the focus from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”
Trauma-informed care must be antiracist.

Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity defines 9 social determinants of health

Physical Health
Public Safety
Social environment
Transportation
Education
Employment
Health Systems & Services
Housing
Income & Wealth

"The social determinants of health, while interdependent and complex, are made up of mutable factors that shape the conditions in which one lives, learns, works, plays, worships, and ages."
]]>3457falsefullExercising the Birthright to be Black and Female Anywherehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exercising-the-birthright-to-be-black-and-female-anywhere--68405066 What if we truly exercised the birthright to be Black and female anywhere?
Benefits of Travel: Access is Everything.
Meet Irijah Stennett, the owner of Irie Travels. She is a certified YogaSkills Kemetic Yoga teacher, Pranic Energy Practitioner, Fashion Designer and creator of "Retreat to Freedom". Ms. Stennett is excited to teach everyone from kindergartners to seniors, and continue building on her global yoga & wellness journey! She believes “Travel is the Best Education,” an infamous quote by Moroccan Scholar Ibn Battuta and is currently pursuing her personal endeavors in international travel, fashion design, philanthropy, spending time with her Grams, extended family and growing international wellness community.
Irijah is the author of 38 Ways to Discover Freedom, available on Amazon.
Learn more about her commitments at https://www.humanityinaction.org/person/irijah-stennett
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/exercising-the-birthright-to-be-black-and-female-anywhere-32700Wed, 16 Mar 2022 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastQuestion of the Hour: What if we truly exercised the birthright to be Black and female anywhere? Benefits of Travel: Access is Everything. Meet Irijah Stennett, the owner of https://irietravels.site. She is a certified YogaSkills Kemetic Yoga... What if we truly exercised the birthright to be Black and female anywhere?
Benefits of Travel: Access is Everything.
Meet Irijah Stennett, the owner of Irie Travels. She is a certified YogaSkills Kemetic Yoga teacher, Pranic Energy Practitioner, Fashion Designer and creator of "Retreat to Freedom". Ms. Stennett is excited to teach everyone from kindergartners to seniors, and continue building on her global yoga & wellness journey! She believes “Travel is the Best Education,” an infamous quote by Moroccan Scholar Ibn Battuta and is currently pursuing her personal endeavors in international travel, fashion design, philanthropy, spending time with her Grams, extended family and growing international wellness community.
Irijah is the author of 38 Ways to Discover Freedom, available on Amazon.
Learn more about her commitments at https://www.humanityinaction.org/person/irijah-stennett
]]>3328falsefullIf I Can't Be Black in Africa Where Can I Be Black?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-i-can-t-be-black-in-africa-where-can-i-be-black--68405077 My hair naturally grows out of my head thick and curly like a rainforest, yet people expect me to mow it into a lawn with fine, straight blades of grass.
Take a Stand for for the CROWN Act.
House Passes CROWN Act, Banning Discrimination Against Black Hairstyles, March 18 2022 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/house-passes-crown-act-banning-discrimination-against-black-hairstyles_n_6234c290e4b046c938db9041]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/if-i-cant-be-black-in-africa-where-can-i-be-black-32582Wed, 02 Mar 2022 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastCROWN Act: Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Pretoria High School, a prestigious South African Private School, bans natural hair styles. What's the deal with my hair? My hair naturally grows out of my head thick and curly like a... My hair naturally grows out of my head thick and curly like a rainforest, yet people expect me to mow it into a lawn with fine, straight blades of grass.
Take a Stand for for the CROWN Act.
House Passes CROWN Act, Banning Discrimination Against Black Hairstyles, March 18 2022 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/house-passes-crown-act-banning-discrimination-against-black-hairstyles_n_6234c290e4b046c938db9041]]>3458falsefullCreating Identity Constructshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creating-identity-constructs--68405079 How does an African-American Adoptee create an identity construct that transcends the pain of historical and experiential relinquishment?

In this episode we continue the previous discussion of identity. This time Gail, Mavis, and I welcome our first guest, Mr. Michael Williams, hailing from North Carolina. We are super charged with excitement to have Michael on the show!

Michael Williams is a celebrated storyteller, genetic genealogy trainer, exhibitionist, historic preservation advocate, and memory keeper of the 18th-19th Century African-American experience. As an international speaker, Michael gives presentations at universities, historical societies, high schools, churches, and libraries. Michael is known for his B.U.I.LD. Principle workshop series teaching African-American communities how to leverage their personal and community genealogical research to trace back to the Pre-Civil War Era.

Join the conversation as Michale chronicles his journey from foster care and adoption to birth family reunification and his roots in Africa.
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/creating-identity-constructs-32476Wed, 16 Feb 2022 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastQuestion of the Hour: How does an African-American Adoptee create an identity construct that transcends the pain of historical and experiential relinquishment? In this episode we continue the previous discussion of identity. This time Gail,... How does an African-American Adoptee create an identity construct that transcends the pain of historical and experiential relinquishment?

In this episode we continue the previous discussion of identity. This time Gail, Mavis, and I welcome our first guest, Mr. Michael Williams, hailing from North Carolina. We are super charged with excitement to have Michael on the show!

Michael Williams is a celebrated storyteller, genetic genealogy trainer, exhibitionist, historic preservation advocate, and memory keeper of the 18th-19th Century African-American experience. As an international speaker, Michael gives presentations at universities, historical societies, high schools, churches, and libraries. Michael is known for his B.U.I.LD. Principle workshop series teaching African-American communities how to leverage their personal and community genealogical research to trace back to the Pre-Civil War Era.

Join the conversation as Michale chronicles his journey from foster care and adoption to birth family reunification and his roots in Africa.
]]>3435falsefullIdentity and Personal Connections Across Multiple Decadeshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/identity-and-personal-connections-across-multiple-decades--68405067

Civil Rights Movement (MLK/1954-1968)
Black Nationalists Movement (Malcom X/1953-1964)
Black Panther Party (1966-1969)
Global Black Lives Matter (2013-)

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/identity-and-personal-connections-across-multiple-decades-32379Wed, 02 Feb 2022 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastWe continue the saga of personal identity across multiple decades. In previous episodes we covered the Great Migration, the Harlem Renaissance, and the murder of Emmett Till, a flame that burned itself right into the Civil Rights Movement. In this...

Civil Rights Movement (MLK/1954-1968)
Black Nationalists Movement (Malcom X/1953-1964)
Black Panther Party (1966-1969)
Global Black Lives Matter (2013-)

]]>3483falsefullIdentity and Personal Connections Across 3 Decadeshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/identity-and-personal-connections-across-3-decades--68405091 In this episode we immerse ourselves in a discussion of identity and personal connection to the movements in the 50s, 60s and 70s.

"Our answer is, do nothing with them; mind your business, and let them mind theirs. Your doing with them is their greatest misfortune. They have been undone by your doings, and all they now ask, and really have need of at your hands, is just to let them alone. They suffer by every interference, and succeed best by being let alone."—Frederick Douglas, What Shall Be Done with the Negroes if Emancipated, 1862
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/identity-and-personal-connections-across-3-decades-32278Wed, 19 Jan 2022 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastThe struggle for self-identification, cultural self-determination, autonomy, equality, and equity. It's all the same struggle across the spectrum of the Great Migration through 5 Historic Movements. The generational sentiment among Black people boils... In this episode we immerse ourselves in a discussion of identity and personal connection to the movements in the 50s, 60s and 70s.

"Our answer is, do nothing with them; mind your business, and let them mind theirs. Your doing with them is their greatest misfortune. They have been undone by your doings, and all they now ask, and really have need of at your hands, is just to let them alone. They suffer by every interference, and succeed best by being let alone."—Frederick Douglas, What Shall Be Done with the Negroes if Emancipated, 1862
]]>3517falsefullMovement in the Struggle for Identityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/movement-in-the-struggle-for-identity--68405076 The struggle for self-identification, cultural self-determination, autonomy, equality, and equity—it's all the same struggle across the spectrum of the Great Migration through 5 Historic Movements. The generational sentiment among Black people boils down to this: Leave us alone so we can freely and peacefully exist in the skin in which we are born.
Great Migration (1916-1970) - movement from rural Southern states to urban Northern states occurring before and after the Great Depression.
Harlem Renaissance - a cultural explosion drawing great minds and talent, artists and scholars. Beyond Harlem the renaissance include cities like Detroit, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Chicago, and others, all being shaped by the Great Migration.
Civil Rights Movement (1940s and 1960s) - multi-decade struggle for social justice, equal rights, and an end to discrimination and violence against Black people.
Black Nationalist Movement (1960s and 1970s) - political, social, and economic movement in the seeking to create a sense of community, identity apart from assimilation, and a sense of pride.
Black Power Movement (1960s and 1970s) - revolutionary movement emphasizing cultural pride, economic empowerment, the creation of political and cultural institutions, and the development of Kwanzaa principles.
Global Black Lives Matter Movement (2013 to current) - abolitionist movement founded in response to the acquittal of the murderer of Trayvon Martin, on a mission to eradicate racism, white supremacy, and acts of violence against Black people.

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/movement-in-the-struggle-for-identity-32187Wed, 05 Jan 2022 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point Podcast"History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again."—Maya Angelou The struggle for self-identification, cultural self-determination, autonomy, equality, and equity—it's all the same struggle... The struggle for self-identification, cultural self-determination, autonomy, equality, and equity—it's all the same struggle across the spectrum of the Great Migration through 5 Historic Movements. The generational sentiment among Black people boils down to this: Leave us alone so we can freely and peacefully exist in the skin in which we are born.
Great Migration (1916-1970) - movement from rural Southern states to urban Northern states occurring before and after the Great Depression.
Harlem Renaissance - a cultural explosion drawing great minds and talent, artists and scholars. Beyond Harlem the renaissance include cities like Detroit, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Chicago, and others, all being shaped by the Great Migration.
Civil Rights Movement (1940s and 1960s) - multi-decade struggle for social justice, equal rights, and an end to discrimination and violence against Black people.
Black Nationalist Movement (1960s and 1970s) - political, social, and economic movement in the seeking to create a sense of community, identity apart from assimilation, and a sense of pride.
Black Power Movement (1960s and 1970s) - revolutionary movement emphasizing cultural pride, economic empowerment, the creation of political and cultural institutions, and the development of Kwanzaa principles.
Global Black Lives Matter Movement (2013 to current) - abolitionist movement founded in response to the acquittal of the murderer of Trayvon Martin, on a mission to eradicate racism, white supremacy, and acts of violence against Black people.

]]>3473falsefullIdentity Theft: Enslavement and the Power of (re)Naminghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/identity-theft-enslavement-and-the-power-of-re-naming--68405078 What role does identity play in the history of enslavement and reconstruction?

Identity Theft - Enslavement and the Power of (re)Naming
Freedman and the Battle of Reconstruction
Identity Hackers - Black Codes/Jim Crow

Civil War Amendments:
13th Amentment (1865) - abolish slavery (exception clause)
14th Amentment (1868) - citizenship, equal rights, legal rights
15th Amentment (1870) - guaranteed African American men the right to vote

]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/identity-theft-enslavement-and-the-power-of-renaming-32130Wed, 15 Dec 2021 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastQuestion of the Hour: What role does identity play in the history of enslavement and reconstruction? Identity Theft - Enslavement and the Power of (re)Naming Freedman and the Battle of Reconstruction Identity Hackers - Black Codes/Jim... What role does identity play in the history of enslavement and reconstruction?

Identity Theft - Enslavement and the Power of (re)Naming
Freedman and the Battle of Reconstruction
Identity Hackers - Black Codes/Jim Crow

Civil War Amendments:
13th Amentment (1865) - abolish slavery (exception clause)
14th Amentment (1868) - citizenship, equal rights, legal rights
15th Amentment (1870) - guaranteed African American men the right to vote

]]>3413falsefullWho Among Us Is Free?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-among-us-is-free--68405092

Coin Analogy.
Who is among the free and the brave?
Liberty and justice for whom?
Are we among the free?

Personal Transformation Bridge: The gap between where you are and where you aspire to be. On the antiracism journey the gap includes courage, conversation, relationship, and accountability.

It takes courage to immerse yourself in conversation, relationship, and historical truth through lived experiences
Factual information + social dialogue » productive change
Harmonize lived experiences with historical truth (Dr. Ida E. Jones, Historian/Archivist)

"For some, the existence of systemic racism against Black people is hard to accept because it violates the notion that the world is fair and just. But the rigid racial hierarchy created by slavery did not collapse after it was abolished, nor did it end with the civil rights era." —Robert Livingston, Author of The Conversation: How Seeking and Speaking Truth about Racism Can Radically Transform Individuals and Organizations
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/who-among-us-is-free-31912Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastQuestion of the Hour: Who Among Us Is Free? - Coin Analogy. - Who is among the free and the brave? - Liberty and justice for whom? - Are we among the free? Personal Transformation Bridge: The gap between where you are and where you aspire to be. On...

Coin Analogy.
Who is among the free and the brave?
Liberty and justice for whom?
Are we among the free?

Personal Transformation Bridge: The gap between where you are and where you aspire to be. On the antiracism journey the gap includes courage, conversation, relationship, and accountability.

It takes courage to immerse yourself in conversation, relationship, and historical truth through lived experiences
Factual information + social dialogue » productive change
Harmonize lived experiences with historical truth (Dr. Ida E. Jones, Historian/Archivist)

"For some, the existence of systemic racism against Black people is hard to accept because it violates the notion that the world is fair and just. But the rigid racial hierarchy created by slavery did not collapse after it was abolished, nor did it end with the civil rights era." —Robert Livingston, Author of The Conversation: How Seeking and Speaking Truth about Racism Can Radically Transform Individuals and Organizations
]]>3402falsefullEvolution of The Cairo Question Part 2https://www.spreaker.com/episode/evolution-of-the-cairo-question-part-2--68405086 Join the antiracism mastermind group discussion wih Anita, Mavis, and Gail and be immersed in the question of the hour within multiple contexts:

Dual natue of life in America
Universal human rights
Land of the free, home of the brave, liberty and justice for all

Dual natue of life in America
Universal human rights
Land of the free, home of the brave, liberty and justice for all

Using historical documents such as the Declaration of Independence, the WHO Declaration of Universal Human Rights, and the Cornerstone Speech to examine birthright through the lense of the Creator, equality, unalienable rights, identity, and contradictions.

]]>3429falsefullEvolution of the Cairo Question Part 1https://www.spreaker.com/episode/evolution-of-the-cairo-question-part-1--68405094 Will Cairo have to protest in his lifetime for the birthright to freely and peacefully exist in the skin in which he was born? In 15 years Cairo will be just about 17 years old, the same age as Travon Martin when he was murdered by George Zimmerman. Over the course of 15 years, I commit to activism through coaching to dismantle racism so Cairo can enjoy this birthright to freely and peacefully exist in the skin in which he was born. Tune in to the next episode of InflexionPoint Podcast on Nov 3 to learn more about the journey towards antiracism and the evolution of the Cairo question.
Question of the Hour: Will Cairo Have to Protest in His Lifetime? Explore that question in multiple contexts: Lived/personal experiences. Generational protesting. The purpose in the protest. Birthright.
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/evolution-of-the-cairo-question-part-1-31790Wed, 03 Nov 2021 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastThis next episode of InflexionPoint Podcast is centered around "The Cairo Question." Will Cairo have to protest in his lifetime for the birthright to freely and peacefully exist in the skin in which he was born? In 15 years Cairo will be just about... Will Cairo have to protest in his lifetime for the birthright to freely and peacefully exist in the skin in which he was born? In 15 years Cairo will be just about 17 years old, the same age as Travon Martin when he was murdered by George Zimmerman. Over the course of 15 years, I commit to activism through coaching to dismantle racism so Cairo can enjoy this birthright to freely and peacefully exist in the skin in which he was born. Tune in to the next episode of InflexionPoint Podcast on Nov 3 to learn more about the journey towards antiracism and the evolution of the Cairo question.
Question of the Hour: Will Cairo Have to Protest in His Lifetime? Explore that question in multiple contexts: Lived/personal experiences. Generational protesting. The purpose in the protest. Birthright.
]]>3146falsefullA Brave Space for Conversationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-brave-space-for-conversation--68405088
InflexionPoint Podcast is a companion to the Activism through Coaching Model Anita developed under her brand, The Place to SOAR. As a transformation coach, her role is to question, inform, and empower. A coaching approach in a mastermind setting enables participants to dive deeply into their innermost thoughts, ideas, beliefs, and assumptions while examining what emerges in their words, actions, and behaviors as a member of a racialized society. This approach encourages empowerment in four key areas: courage, conversation, relationship, and accountability. Will you join the conversation?
]]>https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/episode/a-brave-space-for-conversation-31543Wed, 20 Oct 2021 22:00:00 +0000Inflexion Point PodcastWelcome to InflexionPoint Podcast on Transformation Talk Radio. InflexionPoint Podcast is a brave space for conversation about racism, personal transformation, and accountability. Join this journey towards antiracism and cultivating change from the...
InflexionPoint Podcast is a companion to the Activism through Coaching Model Anita developed under her brand, The Place to SOAR. As a transformation coach, her role is to question, inform, and empower. A coaching approach in a mastermind setting enables participants to dive deeply into their innermost thoughts, ideas, beliefs, and assumptions while examining what emerges in their words, actions, and behaviors as a member of a racialized society. This approach encourages empowerment in four key areas: courage, conversation, relationship, and accountability. Will you join the conversation?
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