Best Dr Adena Podcasts (2024)

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Choosing AR 103 with Dr. Karama Neal: Shamim Okolloh's Journey from Nairobi to Little Rock 55:25

25d ago55:25

55:25

Choosing Arkansas with Dr. Karama Neal shares stories of those who chose Arkansas as their home. In this episode, Dr. Neal talks to Shamim Okolloh. Shamim was born in Nairobi, Kenya, and came to the U.S. at age 19 for college. Unsure about staying or returning home, she moved to Little Rock to attend the Clinton School of Public Service. She fell i…

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Choosing AR 102 with Dr. Karama Neal: California native Jean Block builds a life in Arkansas 59:35

3M ago59:35

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Choosing Arkansas with Dr. Karama Neal shares stories of those who chose Arkansas as their home. In this episode, Dr. Neal talks to Jean Block, the CEO of the Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority. We hope these conversations inspire you to learn more about professional, educational, social and other opportunities in Arkansas, and soon, choose Ar…

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Choosing AR 101 with Dr. Karama Neal: Welcome Home, Samantha Evans 45:56

3M ago45:56

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Choosing Arkansas with Dr. Karama Neal shares stories of those who chose Arkansas as their home. We want to help you make the Natural State your natural choice. On today's episode, we talk to Samantha Evans about what brought her back to her home state after living away for many years. We hope these conversations inspire you to learn more about pro…

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Introducing "Choosing Arkansas" with Dr. Karama Neal 44:06

3M ago44:06

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Dr. Karama Neal, principal of Neal Firm, aspires to help Arkansas achieve its full potential as a place where Black people can thrive. Achieving this potential requires not only the engagement of current Black Arkansans but also the economic, social, and political involvement of Black people with ties to the state — whether it's through kinship, fr…

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Growing Together Part 2 of 2: Urban Farmers Cultivating Community in Little Rock | Gabriyel El-Bey and Laverne Davis 17:36

4M ago17:36

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This is part two of our dive into urban agriculture. We’re talking about how Black farmers and growers are creating solutions to the lack of healthy food options in their communities. Be sure to listen to Episode 41 with Leroi Emerson, who serves on the board for Urban Patchwork. In this episode, we’re talking to Gabriyel El-Bey, the owner and oper…

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Growing Together Part 1 of 2: Urban Farmers Cultivating Community in Little Rock | LeRoi Emerson 33:56

4M ago33:56

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This two-part episode of the Blackbelt podcast explores how Urban Patchwork, a Little Rock-based nonprofit network of farmers and backyard gardeners, aims to build a sustainable local food economy and promote interdependence among residents. In part one, we hear from LeRoi Emerson, a board member for Urban Patchwork. He joins host Adena White to ta…

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Brené. Beyoncé. Belonging. 18:17

5M ago18:17

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We're back in the saddle! In this episode, Adena and Kara discuss the relaunch of Blackbelt Voices as a platform for authentic storytelling. After completing a Social Impact Storytelling program at Georgetown University and a fellowship with Solutions Journalism Network, Adena has come back with fresh ideas of how Blackbelt Voices can emphasize the…

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Jesus Says: Arise & Shine 9:23

6M ago9:23

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Jesus Says: Arise & Shine Jesus Says: Arise & Shine Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see you…

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Jesus Says: Let Every Knee Bow 10:52

10M ago10:52

10:52

Jesus Says: Let Every Knee Bow Jesus Says: Let Every Knee Bow In Phillipians 2:10 to 11 in the bible, it states "that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father". and In Romans 14:11 in the bible, it states “’As surely…

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Jesus Says: I'm Here 15:55

11M ago15:55

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Jesus Says: I'm Here Jesus Says: I'm Here I felt God Spoke to me in my morning prayer and said to tell this to you for this episode: The Lord Jesus is here with you and among you and wants you to repent for your sins. He is in each and everyone of you and sees all you do and wants you to repent for your sins and draw closer to him as the kingdom of…

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Jesus Says: Come To Me 11:39

12M ago11:39

11:39

Jesus Says: Come To Me Jesus Says: Come To Me In this episode, I felt God Spoke the following message to give to you: Jesus Christ wants you to come to him and follow him alone For he is the bread of life and only he can bring you to the father. Jesus Christ of Nazareth sayeth onto you come to me and follow me alone for I am the way, the truth and …

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Jesus Says: I'm Waiting for You 13:03

1y ago13:03

13:03

Jesus Says: I'm Waiting for You Jesus Says: I'm Waiting for You In this episode, Jesus Says, I'm Waiting for you to come to me and repent for your sins so that you can see the fullness of the Glory of Jesus Christ come upon you. In Isaiah 30:18 King James Version in the Bible, it states And therefore will the Lord wait, that he may be gracious unto…

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Jesus Says: My Yoke is Easy 13:14

1y ago13:14

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Jesus Says: My Yoke is Easy Mathew 11:28 to 30 in the Bible, it states: "Come to me,all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light". Jesus Says: My Yoke is Easy…

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Jesus Says: Sin No More❤️🙏 11:04

1+ y ago11:04

11:04

Sin No More for the Kingdom of God is at Hand. Sin No More. I discuss sin and it's consequences. According to the Bible, we are saved through Faith and not by works but sin still has it's consequences. I pray God Blesses you and your Families.By preferredcompounds@gmail.com

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Jesus Says: I Am With You❤️🙏❤️ 22:30

1+ y ago22:30

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In this episode I share what I felt God Spoke to me once again. I also discuss Near Death Experiences. May this episode Bless you and your Families.By preferredcompounds@gmail.com

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Jesus Says: He Loves You All 26:40

1+ y ago26:40

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I share another message that I felt God Spoke to me and it has to do with how much God Loves us all and is waiting for us to come as we are and repent for our sins. I also touch on if God can love us and be angry with us. I pray this episode blesses you and your family and I pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit in my speaking.…

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Jesus Says: I Am Coming Soon❤️🙏 18:09

2y ago18:09

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Jesus wants us to repent for our sins and be prepared for his coming. No one knows the hour of his coming but he says he is coming soon.May God Bless you and your Families.By preferredcompounds@gmail.com

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Jesus Says: Choose Eternity with God❤️🙏❤️ 19:27

2y ago19:27

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Choose to dwell with God in Eternity instead of becoming forever separated from him. May God Bless you and your Families ❤️🙏❤️.By preferredcompounds@gmail.com

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Michael Harriot: The King of Breaking It Down 30:54

2y ago30:54

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Adena and Kara talk to writer and self-proclaimed Wypipologist Michael Harriot. The South Carolina native is well known for his wit, cultural commentary, and gift of mixing humor and historical context. In this episode, Michael breaks down the discipline of Wypipology, Black humor, and the story behind his coining of the phrase "invited to the cook…

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Jesus Says: God is Love ❤️🙏❤️ 22:28

2y ago22:28

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God is Love. I felt this love in my Testimony that I will share and found Bible verses that showed what I felt in my Testimony. May this episode bring you to the knowing that God Loves You no matter who you are. May God Bless you & your Families.By preferredcompounds@gmail.com

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Jesus Says: I am the Alpha & Omega❤️🙏❤️ 27:17

2y ago27:17

27:17

In this episode, we will focus on the following part of what I heard in my morning prayer that I was told to share with the others.Remember this. I am the alpha and omega. The one and only begotten son of god, Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Mine is the greatest power. Remember this.God Bless You in Jesus Name…

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Jesus Says: Come Follow Me❤️🙏❤️ 25:53

2y ago25:53

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Many of you are hurting and may be wondering how can we stop this sadness in our hearts and minds? Nowadays, you turn on the news and there are tragedies, such as shootings in schools, war oversees, overdose deaths, human trafficking and many other painful situations. In the midst of all of this death, destruction, fear and hopelessness, I hear Jes…

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Turn to Your Neighbor: La'Twana Scott - El Dorado, Arkansas 7:38

2+ y ago7:38

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La'Twana Scott, the owner of Sweet Mama T's in El Dorado, Arkansas, developed a reputation as a great cook at an early age. The El Dorado native enjoys cooking for people and got her start from helping her mom as a child. Eventually, with the help of Southern Bancorp, Scott found the perfect location for her restaurant. Find out more about Sweet Ma…

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SOUL FOOD - Farm to Table: The Table 25:50

2+ y ago25:50

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On episode 37 of Blackbelt Voices, we continue our conversation about Black food, this time focusing on barbecue. Guest Michael “Mike D” De Los Santos of North Carolina walks us through his journey of becoming an expert on the topic, which eventually led to him creating his own sauces and rubs and selling through his company, Mike D’s. Mike’s journ…

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Black Food Culture: Gerald Harris on the sustainability of Black farmers in North Carolina 35:43

2+ y ago35:43

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In episode 36 of Blackbelt Voices, Adena and Kara continue the conversation about Black food culture – this time from an agricultural angle. Our guest, Gerald Harris, along with his partners Derek Beasley and Gabrielle E.W. Carter (who was featured in the Netflix series High on the Hog as well as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal)start…

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Black Food Culture: Dr. Ashanté M. Reese on her book, Black Food Matters 41:51

2+ y ago41:51

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We’re starting a new series of episodes about Black Food Culture, which is a very broad topic to tackle. It can be fun, but it is also deep. Ashante Reese, Ph.D. is a writer, teacher, and anthropologist who works at the intersection of critical food studies and Black geographies. Her latest book, “Black Food Matters: Racial Justice in the Wake of F…

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Turn to Your Neighbor: Jennifer Williams - Cleveland, Mississippi 7:11

2+ y ago7:11

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Jennifer Williams of Cleveland, Mississippi, always knew she wanted to be a teacher. When she was a girl, her favorite game was playing school. Williams is teaching future teachers at the Cleveland Career Development and Technology Center. Once a week, her students get to serve as teacher's assistants, giving them a realistic feel of what it could …

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The Cost of Racism: Tim Lampkin on building community wealth 23:11

2+ y ago23:11

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On episode 33 of the Blackbelt Voices podcast, we are continuing our discussion on the Cost of Racism. This week we’re focused on building community wealth with Tim Lampkin, the CEO and founder of Higher Purpose Co., a 501(c)(3) economic justice nonprofit that supports and encourages ownership of financial, cultural, and political power in Black co…

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Turn to Your Neighbor: Cheryl Hampton - Marianna, Arkansas 7:13

3y ago7:13

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Cheryl Hampton grew up on a farm in Marianna on the same property where her great-great-grandfather lived. He grew lots of vegetables in his garden including sweet potatoes, greens, and okra. Cheryl still lives and gardens on the property today. When her nieces and nephews come to visit she shows them everything she knows, and they’re always excite…

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The Cost of Racism: Darrin Williams on economic equity and wealth building 27:46

3y ago27:46

27:46

Episode 31 of the Blackbelt Voices podcast begins a new series of episodes called the Cost of Racism. During the next month, we’ll dive into the ideas of economic equity and building wealth for Black communities. Today’s guest is Darrin Williams, CEO of Southern Bancorp. Williams, who studied law and practiced as a lawyer for many years, wanted to …

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Turn to Your Neighbor: Amanda Hunter - Mayflower, Arkansas 3:52

3y ago3:52

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This Turn to Your Neighbor segment features Amanda Hunter, a registered nurse who lives in Central Arkansas. Amanda is very interested in exploring her family tree. She wanted to see how far she could go back into her family’s history and found through her journey a valuable perspective she applies directly to her own life. Season 3 of Blackbelt Vo…

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Preserving Our History: Nicka Sewell-Smith on genealogy and family history 55:22

3y ago55:22

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Happy Thanksgiving, Blackbelt Voices fam. In this week’s episode we’re talking about genealogy. It is part of the “Preserving our History” series. For Nicka Sewell-Smith, learning about her family history is much more than a hobby. Nicka has more than 20 years of experience as a genealogist and has learned so much about not only her own family, but…

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Turn to Your Neighbor: Albessie Thompson - Twin Groves, Arkansas 6:52

3y ago6:52

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The Ozark Foothills African-American History Museum would not have been possible without the work of Albessie Thompson, the subject of this Turn to Your Neighbor segment. Born and raised in Twin Groves, Arkansas, Thompson has worked tirelessly for the past 30 years to preserve the history of her hometown. We continue the "Preserving Our History" se…

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Preserving Our History: Mosaic Templars Cultural Center 34:36

3y ago34:36

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Blackbelt Voices continues its focus on “Preserving our History” with a closer look at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, a 35,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art museum on 9th Street in Little Rock. The museum, which is a part of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, became accredited by the American Alliance of Museums in April 2020. Quantia Fletc…

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Preserving Our History: American Reckoning 27:06

3y ago27:06

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American Reckoning is a component of PBS FRONTLINE's Un(re)solved multi-platform initiative investigating unsolved murders that happened in the Civil Rights Era. We sat down with filmmakers Yoruba Richen and Brad Lichtenstein who are working on a documentary about the events surrounding the 1967 murder of Wharlest Jackson Sr. in Natchez, Mississipp…

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Season 3 Preview 0:54

3y ago0:54

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Blackbelt Voices is coming back for our third season in mid-October. We can’t wait for you to hear from our fantastic guests. They’re telling stories from and about Black folks down South that honor our history; celebrate our culture; and shape our future. Look for new episodes beginning next week. If you haven’t already, be sure to follow or subsc…

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Nevertheless, she persisted: Women of Color Business Owners 35:34

3+ y ago35:34

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In this episode, Adena and Kara talk to Kristy Carter, author and principal investigator of a newly released study about women of color business owners and entrepreneurs in Arkansas. The research was conducted by the University of Central Arkansas and the report commissioned by the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas. Women of color open businesses at e…

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Equity in Education: Moving Beyond Window Dressing 42:23

3+ y ago42:23

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On Episode 22 of Blackbelt Voices, Adena and Kara have a conversation with Candice Barnes. Ed.D., an associate professor and distinguished equity fellow at the University of Central Arkansas College of Education. They talked about moving closer to diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion in education and what steps educational systems, teachers,…

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Living History: Driving the Green Book 39:45

3+ y ago39:45

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Three people, from three backgrounds and generations, take a road trip using The Negro Motorist Green Book as their guide. Adena and Kara have a conversation with Alvin Hall and Janée Woods Weber about their living history podcast called Driving the Green Book. They talk about their podcast, their journey, life lessons, and behind-the-scenes advent…

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What is a History Teacher Supposed to Teach? 36:16

3+ y ago36:16

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Happy Black History Month. February 1 marks the anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln signing a resolution that would later become the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. On this episode, Adena and Kara address some eyebrow-raising legislation aimed at restricting teaching on social justice and diversity. We ask Stacey McAdoo, longtime educ…

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Goal Setting, Job Hunting, and Protecting Your Peace 55:32

4y ago55:32

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Blackbelt Voices wraps up 2020 with tips on setting goals, job hunting, and protecting your peace. Kara and Adena talked to Leigh Oliver, a talent acquisition coordinator in Nashville who gave us a glimpse into the mind of a job recruiter. Have questions about your resume or need job recruiting tips? Our guest today said she would be happy to help.…

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COVID-19 Vaccine: Addressing Concerns 41:08

4y ago41:08

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COVID-19 ‌has‌ ‌dominated‌ ‌headlines‌ ‌nearly‌ ‌the‌ ‌entire‌ ‌year‌ ‌–‌ ‌and‌ has ‌affected‌ ‌life‌ ‌for‌ ‌every‌ ‌single‌ ‌one‌ ‌of‌ ‌us.‌ ‌ ‌And‌ ‌with‌ ‌the‌ ‌first‌ ‌images‌ ‌of‌ ‌people‌ ‌receiving‌ much-anticipated‌ ‌vaccinations‌ ‌last‌ ‌week,‌ ‌there‌ ‌is‌ ‌a‌ ‌glimmer‌ ‌of‌ ‌hope‌ ‌for‌ ‌some‌ ‌return‌ ‌to‌ ‌some‌ ‌sort‌ ‌of‌ ‌normalcy‌ …

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Addressing Racism in the Newsroom 34:10

4y ago34:10

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Adena and Kara talk to broadcast journalists Brittany Noble and Lisa Benson, who share their experiences with racism in the newsroom. This episode's Turn to Your Neighbor segment features newspaper reporter Stephen Simpson. This summer, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Wesley Lowery wrote an article called a "Reckoning Over Objectivity, Led by Bla…

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Storytelling for Social Change 39:24

4y ago39:24

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Adena and Kara talk about media and storytelling with Cierra Hinton, executive director of Scalawag and director of network-building and strategy at Press On Media. You will also finally hear the story of how Blackbelt Voices came to be. The Turn to Your Neighbor segment features filmmaker and teacher Prentice Dupins Sr. Watch Last Stop on Vimeo on…

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Voting and Civic Engagement 30:32

4y ago30:32

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Adena and Kara talk to the founder of a nonprofit that works to build political power among Black voters and end voter suppression. In 2016, Charlane Oliver and a group of friends sat in a Chili’s and pitched in a few hundred dollars and a lot of time to form The Equity Alliance, which is now a million-dollar organization in Nashville that has help…

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Social Justice in the South 37:18

4y ago37:18

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On this episode of Blackbelt Voices, we’re exploring the facets of public policy and how it affects societal norms with Tamika Edwards. Plus, Gennie Hirschy shows real-life connections that may serve as motivation to stay informed and engaged in local politics. And this week’s Turn to Your Neighbor segment features Dazzmin Murry, a young woman from…

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BONUS: Register to Vote 6:40

4y ago6:40

6:40

The election is one month away. Please make sure you're registered. If your plan is in place, send this as a reminder to your friends. Deadlines are approaching quickly. Here are a few resources that will get you started. https://votesaveamerica.com/be-a-voter/ https://govotear.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…

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BONUS: Get Counted! 10:33

4y ago10:33

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Adena and Kara want to remind you to not underestimate the importance of the census. There’s a lot riding on those numbers and we don’t get another chance until 2030. There are only four days left to fill out the 2020 census, but there are still ways to help make sure we get as many people counted as we can. Spread the word! Help those who are not …

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Fighting for the South 57:22

4y ago57:22

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Political organizers Tristan Wilkerson and DeJuana L. Thompson talk about what led them to start Think Rubix, a social innovation consultancy with branches across the country. They work with nonprofits businesses and government to create equitable solutions. Tristan and Dejuana give their predictions for Election Day. Dejuana also founded Woke Vote…

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A movement we should sustain 25:32

4+ y ago25:32

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For the past 16 days, protesters in every state and around the world are demanding change and speaking out against systemic racism and police brutality that disproportionately affects Black Americans. As the protests have become mainstream, many major businesses and institutions have issued their own statements of proclamations — acknowledging the …

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