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The murder of George Floyd created a moment of reflection and rededication to racial equality. But moments are ephemeral. Americans have a notoriously short attention span. How do we maintain momentum so that the moment becomes a movement? How do we translate the demands of protests into the domain of policy? Antiracist ideas are activated in antiracist policy, especially in local elections. We focus on criminal justice, economic justice, environmental justice, education, housing, health, im ...
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Can Truth and Reconciliation Work in Minneapolis?
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Joy Marsh Stephens talks about the Minneapolis Truth and Reconciliation process. We know the statistics. There are opportunity gaps in education. By the fourth grade, 50% of all Minnesota children reach reading proficiency, only 31% of Black children are reading proficiently. Minnesota enjoys an 83% high school graduation rate overall, but a 67% gr…
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The Most Powerful, Invisible Position in the State, with De’Vonna Pittman
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A complete transcript of the interview can be found here: https://antiracistvoter.com/devonna-pittman/ Want to be an antiracist voter? Educate yourself, and then vote all the way down the ballot. Who is your County Commissioner? Go ahead. Think about it. I’ll wait. There’s a good chance that you have no idea who your county commissioner is. And yet…
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Your Voting Rights, with Jorge Vasquez, Advancement Project
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You can find a full transcript of the conversation here: https://antiracistvoter.com/jorge-vasquez/ Voting should be safe, simple, and exercised by every citizen. But, what happens when it is not? Pop quiz! When is the 2020 US election? If you said, Tuesday, November 3rd, ding, ding, ding, you’re right. I would have also accepted the answer, today,…
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A Solution to Undocumented Immigration, with Laz Ayala, Illegal the Project
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For extended show notes, see https://antiracistvoter.com/laz-ayala. We don’t have an illegal immigration problem. We have a systemic illegal employment problem. Picture this. It’s June 16, 2015. Lazaro “Laz” Ayala is standing in his living room. The speaker on the television is saying “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best. T…
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Racial Wealth Inequality and Black Asset Poverty, with Dr. Lori Latrice Martin
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Extended shown notes and a full transcript can be found here: https://antiracistvoter.com/lori-latrice-martin/ The term systemic racism is redundant. Racism is systemic. It is a multi-level, multi-dimensional system of oppression. On average, White families have a net worth of $171,000. The average Black family’s net worth is about one tenth of tha…
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If We Want Better, We Have to Vote for Better, With Alberder Gillespie, Candidate Congressional District MN-04
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For Alberder Gillespie, the time is now. Alberder Gillespie is running for a seat in Congress, representing Minnesota’s 4th Congressional District. She’s been involved with the Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL) party for more than 17 years. “It was my job to get more Democrats elected,” Alberder explains. “I can say now that there are Democrats in the …
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In Minneapolis, Police Training Wasn’t Enough, with Jesse Jannetta, Urban Institute
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For full show notes, see https://antiracistvoter.com/jesse-jannetta/ Without accountability, trust is impossible. Picture it: A police department that dedicates itself to trust-building reforms. They partner with the best thought leaders in the country. They train all sworn officers in procedural justice. Procedural justice is the way police intera…
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Husniyah Dent Bradley, Candidate, MN House District 63B
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Husniyah Dent Bradley was raised in South Minneapolis, in Minnesota House District 63B. She went to Minneapolis Public Schools - Standish Elementary School, Bancroft Elementary School, Folwell Junior High School, and North Community High School. Husniyah graduated from Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, with a B.S. degree in Chemistry in 1997. She wor…
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How to Move Beyond Allyship, with Dawn Johnson, White Elephant Consulting
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Awareness of racism is the first step. Dawn Johnson helps White women to move from awareness, to ally, to an accomplice, to activist. Dawn Johnson describes herself as a leader, speaker, coach, motivator, and “a dope-ass black woman entrepreneur.” Through her company “White Elephant Consulting,” she works with White women who are ready to support B…
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How to Reform the Police, with Seth W. Stoughton
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After every tragic death at the hands of the police, America rings her collective hands. Speeches are made. Policies are proposed, debated, and defeated. New leadership is appointed. Wash. Rinse. Repeat. The problems are often blamed on a few bad apples. However, there is a saying, culture eats strategy for breakfast. A bad culture will beat a good…
The time to act on systemic racism is now. The stakes are high. Do you know what to do to achieve racial equality in the United States? Most of us don’t. I don’t. But I want to know how. And I want to act. But what are the solutions? There’s a saying in the recovery movement. You’re only as sick as your secrets. The United States has kept systemic …
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Does the approval of others in your life deter or prevent you from making choices for yourself. If so learn to break free and choose your own happiness. 😁💪🏽--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
A brief discussing on the trials and experiences we all go through. How I found myself amidst the chaos. Our biography is not who we are today, yet only a piece of the evolving self. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
Are you living your True self. Very few do have the courage to. Yet everyone has the knowledge. Challenge yourself to create a life your really deserve. 🛑STOP and choose happiness now! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
In a society that markets products or services to bring fulfillment. Take ownership of your life and create your own blueprint of contentment and happiness. Not through external factors but internal --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
1 out of 5 Americans has an anger management problem. The goal of anger management is reduced both your emotional and physiological arousal that anger causes. Yet we can also create a positive outcome--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
Johnny Higginson devote his time to healing children with disabilities veterans and individuals in recovery from Alcohol and substance use. His unique programs helps people across a wide spectrum. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
Basic Tips on self awareness. I hear this turn being used loosely, yet there is so much more to this concept. Listen in. 🎤🎧--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
Self care in modern medicine is preventative in nature. Yet self care + self awareness is more powerful and allows you to focus on emotional and physical needs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
A simple state of being yet not so simple to achieve. Within gratitude lies the power of receiving the information. Create your space of gratitude in your home and say daily what you are grateful for🌞--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
Lip stands for Life in Progress. These is the first of many to come. Please forgive the terrible actor. This is a test run. Plans include weekly segments and a variety actors and short stories. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
Tuesday flash tip. ⚡️🔥 And a clip to keep it all light. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
A 10min audio experience discussing some of the statistics that affect America. A quick exploration of the realities of our societies outlook on mental health. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
Short segment on which audio experienced on the amateur level should be produced or raw and unedited for the Anchor app. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
Just a thanks for listening!👍🏽--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
We all need connection with our families and significant others. We explore the reasons that take us away from family and explore how we can engage more for true connection. 3 part conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
Does transformative change come from painful or drastic experiences? Or is it a skill which can me learned. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
Why YouMatter Exists. A gift received is meant to be passed on. ✌🏼. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
Basics of Anxiety, on the real. Ask yourself what can I do to CONTINUE this anxiety. Write that list and work backwards. 🤓--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
Simple skill to sift all the nonsense out of everyday relationships. 🤔 And some comedy by a legend🤣🎤--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
Your body is a complex system. In that it constantly is sending signals to your brain of its needs. Listen to it in that it is also tied to you emotions.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
Words from a wise soul! Trauma from an attachment style. As Dr Gabor Mate states is the root of addiction. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
Article review on Intervention's basic steps. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
Turn off those electronics and get connected!! 👬👭👫--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
News on DOJ bust! Opioids rampant in healthcare industry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
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US statistics on Opiate use. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
An emerging trend on this dangerous drug. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
It's me not you! More powerful than you know. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
Pain! One of the truths in life. How do you use it and what does it mean??--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
Wanna know how to be more patient! Listen on!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
Watch what you say!! Episode one focuses on words and the power they carry! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youmatter/support
