In this episode, Connie Di Cicco, Political/Campaign Director with The Athena Coalition, talks about her journey that led to her political advocacy and also why we should be concerned about data centers. Then, Sia Henry, Associate Policy and Advocacy Director at MAPS, explains how her commitment to restorative justice guides…
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Host Erik Fleming interviews two Atlanta-area changemakers: Connie Di Cicco on environmental advocacy, data center impacts, and electoral engagement, and Sia Henry on restorative justice, psychedelic-assisted healing, and the Hood Exchange travel program for formerly incarcerated Black youth. This episode explores community power, policy challenges, and practical efforts to expand…
Host Erik Fleming interviews two Atlanta-area changemakers: Connie Di Cicco on environmental advocacy, data center impacts, and electoral engagement, and Sia Henry on restorative justice, psychedelic-assisted healing, and the Hood Exchange travel program for formerly incarcerated Black youth. This episode explores community power, policy challenges, and practical efforts to expand…
In this episode, returning guest Dr. Karlos K. Hill, explains, from a historian’s perspective, why Juneteenth is important for all Americans and Justin Carter, Program Manager at Futures without Violence, gives his personal thoughts on forgiveness and the impact of language in our culture. #podcast
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Host Erik Fleming speaks with historian Dr. Karlos K. Hill about the meaning of Juneteenth, the need to remember slavery honestly, and the case for a national memorial. Then program manager and author Justin Carter discusses violence prevention, the power of language, and his forthcoming book Translation: From Bigotry to…
Host Erik Fleming speaks with historian Dr. Karlos K. Hill about the meaning of Juneteenth, the need to remember slavery honestly, and the case for a national memorial. Then program manager and author Justin Carter discusses violence prevention, the power of language, and his forthcoming book Translation: From Bigotry to…
In this episode, Crystal FitzSimons , President of FRAC, explains the challenges of fighting against hunger in America; Pauline Steinhorn discusses her new book, Dreaming of the River, which journals a mother and daughter that survived the Holocaust, and Dehjah Vaughn, host of the In Her Sense podcast, gives her…
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Erik Fleming hosts a powerful episode featuring three guests: Crystal FitzSimons of the Food Research & Action Center on hunger and federal nutrition policy; Pauline Steinhorn, author of Dreaming of the River, sharing her mother and grandmother's Holocaust survival story; and Dehjah Vaughn, a PhD candidate and educator discussing Black…
Erik Fleming hosts a powerful episode featuring three guests: Crystal FitzSimons of the Food Research & Action Center on hunger and federal nutrition policy; Pauline Steinhorn, author of Dreaming of the River, sharing her mother and grandmother's Holocaust survival story; and Dehjah Vaughn, a PhD candidate and educator discussing Black…
In this episode, Author David Dunaway talks about his new book, A Four-Eyed World, which explains how eyeglasses have impacted human history and culture. Then, community organizer and nonprofit consultant Lakeland Barnes discusses how she became so engaged in activism so young. #podcast
Host Erik Fleming speaks with author David Dunaway about his book A Four‑Eyed World — the surprising history, social impact, and future of eyeglasses — and explores how vision, technology and stigma shape culture and politics. Also featured is community organizer Lakeland Barnes, who discusses her work with SheWill and…
Host Erik Fleming speaks with author David Dunaway about his book A Four‑Eyed World — the surprising history, social impact, and future of eyeglasses — and explores how vision, technology and stigma shape culture and politics. Also featured is community organizer Lakeland Barnes, who discusses her work with SheWill and…
In this episode, Professor Gloria J. Browne-Marshall returns to the podcast to discuss the upcoming inaugural Martyrs Day; Former Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges talks about her experiences in public service and her current work as a DEI consultant; and Cecelia Thomas, Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer for NMAC, shares information…
Professor Gloria J. Browne-Marshall introduces Martyrs Day, a new annual remembrance on July 5 to honor protesters and activists who gave their lives advancing social justice in the United States. The episode also features former Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges on racial equity and civic leadership, and Cecelia Thomas of NMAC…
Professor Gloria J. Browne-Marshall introduces Martyrs Day, a new annual remembrance on July 5 to honor protesters and activists who gave their lives advancing social justice in the United States. The episode also features former Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges on racial equity and civic leadership, and Cecelia Thomas of NMAC…
In this episode, Denise Berkhalter-Miller, National Communications Director of NFTE, talks about her career journey and the importance of teaching entrepreneurship. #podcast
Host Erik Fleming interviews Denise Berkhalter-Miller, National Director of Communications for Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), about her Mississippi and Jackson State roots, her career in journalism and public relations, and why entrepreneurship education should be a required part of schools to build durable skills for young people. The episode…
Host Erik Fleming interviews Denise Berkhalter-Miller, National Director of Communications for Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), about her Mississippi and Jackson State roots, her career in journalism and public relations, and why entrepreneurship education should be a required part of schools to build durable skills for young people. The episode…
In this episode, retired judge Steve Teske discusses the challenges of American juvenile justice, workplace culture consultant Dr. Jessica Kriegel explains the process of surrendering to lead, and political scientist Dr. Terri Givens returns to the podcast to talk about the current racial reckoning America is experiencing. #podcast
Host Erik Fleming speaks with Judge Steve Teske on juvenile justice reform and the school-to-prison pipeline, Dr. Jessica Kriegel on leadership and creating belief-shifting experiences, and Dr. Terri Givens on radical empathy, racial reckoning, and the political backlash following recent court decisions. The episode explores detention reform, the harms of…
Host Erik Fleming speaks with Judge Steve Teske on juvenile justice reform and the school-to-prison pipeline, Dr. Jessica Kriegel on leadership and creating belief-shifting experiences, and Dr. Terri Givens on radical empathy, racial reckoning, and the political backlash following recent court decisions. The episode explores detention reform, the harms of…
