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In 2020 Marcia Ore came across an article written by Paula Akan from 2019 titled 'How The Stories of Black Women in the UK Are Being Reclaimed'. The quote from Jade Bentil, a Black feminist historian and writer stood out. “Black women’s historical narratives are either rendered completely visible under the gaze of whiteness, or an extremely sanitised version that flattens the complexities of our lives is authored by non-black gatekeepers, both within and outside the academy.” Marcia then sta ...
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Discover practical parenting tips, relatable insights, and lots of commiseration from host Liz Gumbinner, of Cool Mom Picks and Mom-101 fame, and her incredible expert guests. (Celebrities! Authors! Activists!) For more than a decade, Liz has been helping us all navigate the insane ups and downs of parenting with common sense and good humor, and she's not going to let you down now. Spawned has been celebrated for its support of diverse families, named a top podcast for parents by The Washing ...
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A podcast focusing on mental health and its treatment hosted by Psychologist Dr. Zachary Friedman. Helping people learn more about therapy and ways to take advantage of services as well as the depiction of mental health and therapy in popular culture.
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Simplify the complexities of life through a stimulating, provocative, and fun narrative journey with the world’s most supremely intriguing, refreshingly forthright artists, scholars, scientists, entrepreneurs, experts, and humans. Hear insights, advice and winning paradigms that guide you toward your best self and a brighter future, all while expanding your knowledge of the amazing happenings on our planet. We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYb ...
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The Decolonizing Fitness Podcast is a resource for anyone who is interested in divesting from mainstream fitness culture and engaging in physical movement practices that are more affirming. Each week Ilya and Milanda discuss their unique experiences as practitioners in fitness and wellness and as people having to navigate the harm from these industries. They also interview guests, answer listener questions and provide an open environment for folks who want to learn ways to make their fitness ...
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Only two of Delaware’s 19 school districts have a formal policy outlining protections for transgender and gender nonconforming students – ensuring their preferred names and pronouns are used by all other students and staff, and allowing students to use the bathrooms and locker rooms and play on sports teams that align with their gender identity.Thi…
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I am so happy to continue our 3-Part Insider Guide to the College Admission Process with my guest, Alyse Levine, one of the country's most prominent college counseling experts. Today we're focusing on a grade-by-grade guide to supporting our kids on the path toward college applications. Some of the topics we cover: Why middle school should be about…
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Earlier this month, contributor Larry Nagengast opened a series produced by the Delaware Journalism Collaborative on the The Creative Vision Factory; specifically the circumstances prompting a program that helps those facing homelessness, mental health issues, and addiction to leave its Wilmington home. Nagengast returns to complete the series with…
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A Philadelphia-based artist and teacher of more than seven decades has a new exhibition at the Brandywine Museum of Art.Peter Paone’s “In Shadows’ Embrace” showcases a selection of 22 prints he recently gifted to the Brandywine, drawing on themes of faith and isolation.In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Karl Lengel is joined …
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Two hundred years ago in 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette, one of the heroes in America’s fight for independence during the Revolutionary War, began a 13-month “Guest of the Nation” tour of all of the then 24 states, including Delaware.To commemorate the bicentennial of Lafayette’s return to America, hundreds of events have been planned across the U.…
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Fresh off his viral commencement address at the University of Michigan, I'm joined by best-selling author Brad Meltzer. (Yes, that Brad Meltzer from the "I Am..." biographical children's books we all own!) He talks about his thoughts on kindness as a "naive ideal worth fighting for," the need for more empathy online, his love for the Harlem Globetr…
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If you talk about how to improve education in the First State, one topic you’ll surely hear about is better pay for teachers and other support staff working on the frontlines in schools.Delaware is making strides in this area, most recently through the work of the Public Education Compensation Committee and the recommendations it delivered to Gov. …
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What comes next after high school? For many students, the answer is college. But for others, the answer isn’t so clear, especially those in low-income Black and Latino communities that face barriers in picturing and actualizing their postsecondary futures.In a new University of Delaware study, Roderick L. Carey – assistant professor in the College …
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The Delaware Arts Alliance is preparing to launch its ‘Creative Economy and Cultural Tourism Recovery and Growth Plan’ this summer.The roll-out comes nearly a year after the plan was originally announced, with an eye toward bolstering the First State’s creative community and monetizing the arts’ impact on local economies.For this edition of Arts Pl…
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Fast fashion has gone from beloved to belittled since its rise in popular culture over the past decade.But as fast fashion continues to get faster, what does it mean for sustainability and the environment? Will consumers even be able to recognize an authentically-crafted garment anymore?For this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle…
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Incumbent Georgetown Mayor Bill West narrowly won reelection to a sixth term, eking out a 34-vote victory over former Third Ward councilwoman Angela Townsend.But the dust has yet to fully settle in Georgetown, a community struggling to navigate Delaware’s homelessness crisis and housing shortage squarely in the public eye.This week, contributor Pau…
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Delaware has one of the oldest populations in the country, with nearly a quarter of Delawareans now at least 65-years-old, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.Although people are aware of the physical challenges of aging, what about our mental health?Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon sits down this week with Geriatric Psychiatrist Dr. James Ell…
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A historic building in New Castle County is about to come back to life with a new purpose.After years of fits and starts, the Jester Farmhouse in Brandywine Hundred is poised to become home to a community art program. It’s the culmination of decades-long efforts to find a use for the building and the land around it.Contributor Larry Nagengast repor…
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The First State National Historical Park has an official Visitors Center.Since its creation a decade ago, the Park has been without any kind of welcome center, which can help visitors orient themselves and provide a sense of place.For this edition of History Matters, Delaware Public Media’s Tom Byrne stopped by the visitors center inside Historic N…
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As parents of teens know, it's the college admission season. That's why I am thrilled to welcome back Alyse Levine, one of the most prominent college counseling experts, to help us out. You all loved my interview with her in January about de-stressing college admissions, which is why I invited her for a 3-Part Parent's Guide to the College Admissio…
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If you’ve applied for a job lately, you may have been asked to check a box about whether you have a criminal record or a felony. For many, that’s not a problem, but for thousands of returning citizens in Delaware, it is.To help with workforce reentry, the nonprofit Delaware Center for Horticulture’s ‘Branches to Chances’ program introduces the form…
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People of color have historically been excluded from artistic spaces but it’s particularly glaring at mainstream art museums where diverse representation is still lacking.For this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon sits down with Elizabeth Humphrey – a Ph.D. candidate in Art History at the University of Delaware and cre…
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This week, The Green brings you the latest episode of Delaware Humanities’ podcast A More Just Delaware. The podcast examines pivotal moments and legislation related to hate, prejudice, and the fight for equal rights in Delaware.In this third episode, State Sen. Darius Brown discusses the genesis and current state of the ‘Create a Respectful and Op…
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Spawned is back (whoo!) with host Liz Gumbinner of Cool Mom Picks and Mom-101. I'm excited to get back to what I love most-- helping us get through the ups and downs of parenting together. Each week I'll be joined by compelling experts, best-selling authors, entrepreneurs, comedians, therapists, and even some big celebrities. I'm thrilled to kick t…
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One of the key races in the 2024 Elections in Delaware is the race for Governor.Incumbent Democrat John Carney is term-limited, leaving the office up for grabs. On the Democratic side, two-term New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer was the first to jump into the race in June, followed by Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long in September, and then Nation…
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*This episode was recorded in February of 2022, unfortunately part 1 of this chat didn't save but I still felt it was worthy of sharing. In this episode I chat with Roc (founder of Rooted Resistance) as they unpack the history of sport under a white masculinist, destructive and commodifying lens. Roc speaks towards unsettling sport (using the work …
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It is so tough to navigate the college search and admission process -- emotionally, practically, financially. (Eep!) It completely stressed me out, and I'm a pretty Type B mom. So learn from my mistakes! To kick off a new year of Spawned, we're lucky to be getting super helpful tips from Alyse Levine, one of the foremost college counseling experts …
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Karine Bah Tahe is the founder and CEO of Blue Level Training, a Black woman-owned global training company that aims to build respectful and diverse work environments. Karine has spent the past 10 years working in training, C-suite diversity and inclusion development, and international business journalism. Her areas of expertise include diversity, …
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At the end of such a tough year, we're looking to find all the holiday joy where we can, and make fun for our kids -- but why do moms always seem to be the people behind the fun, and not part of the fun? Liz is joined by Margaret Ables, co-host of the fabulous What Fresh Hell parenting podcast to commiserate, and we're offering smart tips (eg stop …
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Rhyana Ebanks-Babb is an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager and Mental Health and Emotional well-being consultant. She is also the show host of Black Mental Health Matters Inc. where she facilitates discussions on a range of topics surrounding the mental health issues faced within Black communities. This show is broadcast every week across t…
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Monica Mwanje is MM Creative Solutions’ Founder and Managing Director. She provides strategic consultancy services for organisations seeking growth and transformation in nuclear and other regulated sectors. She has worked in the nuclear sector since 2003 and is a Chartered Chemical Engineer. Monica co-founded Inclusion and Diversity in Nuclear, a n…
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