racial healing

In this episode of Tru You, Kelley connects with special guests Caylin & Caliyah where they discuss what it means to be unapologetically black.  Topics of discussion includes representation, having pride in who you are, the struggles with image, stereotypes and bias, and finding strength and healing.

In this podcast episode, we are continuing our series on "Women of First." Tune in to meet  The Rt. Rev. Diana D. Akiyama. The Rt. Rev. Diana D. Akiyama was the first Japanese-American woman ordained to the Episcopal priesthood, and she is the first Asian-American woman consecrated bishop in The Episcopal Church. Additionally, she is the first bishop to be consecrated at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in over a century. A trailblazer for sure. Join the conversation with Dr. Meeks and host, Chelsi Glascoe, as we learn and glean from Rev. Diana's brave journey. 

In this episode of Tru You, Kelley & Debbie spend time with special guest Marsha where they discuss generational silence within their families and how it has affected them .  Topics of discussion includes unspoken stories, broken family trees, how to break the silence and finding strength and healing.

In this season of A Brave Space Podcast with Dr. Meeks, we’re celebrating Women of First featuring trailblazers who are leading a new wave of change. Tune into the brave conversations centered on each womans’ personal story, purpose, and plan. 

We encourage you to consider how the shared wisdom is relevant in your life and how it can be implemented in your respective community to create a brave space for everyone.

Our first "Women of First" is the esteemed Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows. A native of New York City, she is the first black woman to be elected a diocesan bishop in the Episcopal Church and serves the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis.

Press play to listen and learn about Bishop Jennifer’s journey and defining moments that led her to break the mold and forge forward.  

In this first episode of Tru You, Kelley & Debbie spend time with special guest Zaundra where they discuss how they feel they are perceived as black women.  Topics also include living in a world of entitlement and white privilege and Zaundra shares her personal encounter with a Karen.  

The conversation continues with The Rt. Rev. Dr. DeDe Duncan-Probe about courage in the church. Dr. Dede Duncan-Probe is the 11th Bishop of Central New York and serves as a thought leader in building up sustainable ministry, encouraging people in their service of God, and sharing the vibrant love of Jesus by organizing and implementing healthy church systems. Tune in to learn how Dr. Dede authentically navigates relationships with self, God, the Church, and God's people with the bravery necessary to be honest, uproot, and build. To enjoy the full scope of the conversation, be sure to listen to Part I first. 

T. Petty sets the agenda for this episode which includes stories on the Texas abortion ban, relief for victims of Hurricane Ida, and a salute to the late, great actor,  Michael K. Williams. Share your thoughts on this episode! The Digital Gumbo Podcast Feedback Hotline is open NOW at 234-804-8626. 

• How to Helo Ida Victims (NYC):  https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/ida-tri-state-resource-guide-how-to-help-list-of-emergency-services-and-more/3253959/%3famp
• How to Help Ida Victims (La. Miss.):  https://www.google.com/amp/s/time.com/6093916/how-to-help-hurricane-ida/%3famp=true

Nookie Bishop, Jr. goes one-on-one with The Life Changer coach, Danese Banks, to learn how you can jump-start the process of accomplishing your next big goal. 

Danese Banks, The Life Changer Coach can be found online at www.thelifechangercoach.com or 1-833-294-5433. 

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The Digital Gumbo Podcast family encourages you to help our brothers and sisters in Louisiana and Mississippi impacted by Hurricane Ida.  Our hearts and prayers go out to all victims of the storm and we wish them Godspeed with the recovery. 

Ways you can help: 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/time.com/6093916/how-to-help-hurricane-ida/%3famp=true

Ways you can help Haiti: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/world/how-to-help-haitians-after-7-2-magnitude-earthquake

Click links below and follow along as Nook and Dris enjoy “Boys Night Out“ Part Two and discuss: 

• Census Recap: https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/08/12/politics/us-census-2020-data/index.html
• Thailand and Yelp Don’t Mix: https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2020/09/27/tourist-faces-prison-time-for-tripadvisor-review-of-thailand-hotel/amp/
• Monkey Gangs Terrorize Thailand: https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2021/07/31/monkey-gangs-return-to-terrorize-thailand-streets/amp/
• Fla. Bicyclist Attacked by Gator: https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2021/07/20/fallen-bicyclist-attacked-by-alligator-at-florida-park/amp/
• Polish Woman Sells ‘Love’ for $250K: https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2021/07/29/polish-influencer-just-sold-her-love-as-an-nft-for-250k/amp/
• ‘Thomasina  Crown Jewels’: https://wsbt.com/news/offbeat/woman-convicted-of-swapping-pebbles-for-gems-in-london-heist
• Hovering Dentist in AK: https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/06/us/alaska-dentist-hoverboard-trial-trnd/index.html
• Bluppets: https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/03/25/health/sesame-street-two-new-black-muppets-wellness/index.html

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T. Petty returns and joins Nook and Dris on After Poddy Number 14. Here is the basis of their thesis for this episode:

• Ashton & Mila  Are Nasty:  https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/27/entertainment/ashton-kutcher-mila-kunis-bathing/index.html
• Celebs Who May Or May Not Stank: https://www.journeyranger.com/stories/celebs-worst-personal-hygiene/
• Delta-Palooza: https://www.google.com/amp/s/time.com/6085927/lollapalooza-covid-19/%3famp=true

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Thanks Great Britain and France for your support from across the pond! 

In this episode of the Brave Space Podcast with Dr. Meeks we discuss courage in the church as we aim to discover new ways to do the work of racial healing in our ever-changing world. Who better to enlighten this conversation than The Rt. Rev. Dr. DeDe Duncan-Probe? Dr. Dede Duncan-Probe is a thought leader in building up sustainable ministry, encouraging people in their service of God, and sharing the vibrant love of Jesus by organizing and implementing healthy church systems. Join the conversation and stay tuned for Part 2. 

The Center for Racial Healing serves as a brave space where people can tell the truth.

In Part 2 of Barbara Brown "Brave" Taylor, we continue the conversation with our special guest on the topic of bravery, how it is linked to wellness, and the ways in which wellness involves community. Listen in to connect the dots and learn Barbara Brown Taylors’ definition of wellness, how wellness affects the way we listen, learn, and receive others, and the vital role of beloved community in our journey.

Barbara Brown Taylor is a best-selling author, teacher, and Episcopal priest.  Her first memoir, Leaving Church, won an Author of the Year award from the Georgia Writers Association in 2006.  Her next three books earned places on the New York Times bestseller list.  Taylor has served on the faculties of Piedmont College, Emory University, Mercer University, Columbia Seminary, Oblate School of Theology, and the Certificate in Theological Studies program at Arrendale State Prison for Women in Alto, Georgia. Her latest book, Always a Guest, was released in October 2020 from Westminster John Knox Press.

Nook, Dris & T. Petty do a roundtable discussion about:

• Tooth Demon: https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2021/07/16/dental-employee-charged-in-burglary-pulled-teeth-without-license/amp/
• Calif. Baby Reveal Felony Charges: https://www.google.com/amp/s/news.yahoo.com/amphtml/couple-charged-involuntary-manslaughter-southern-021736800.html
• America’s Most Dumbest Wanted: https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2021/07/18/woman-comments-on-police-most-wanted-post-about-her-is-arrested/amp/
• Entire Burger King Staff Quits: https://www.google.com/amp/s/news.yahoo.com/amphtml/quit-burger-king-staff-leaves-223138779.html
• Flowers for Marla Gibbs
• RIP, Biz Markie

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Nook, T. Petty and Dris kick it about the following mashup of news items:

• Washington Nationals Park Shooting Update: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/police-find-second-car-from-shooting-outside-nationals-park-that-wounded-3-people/2736270/%3famp
• Frito Lay Boycott: https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.kansas.com/news/business/article252648608.html
• Maria Taylor Leaving ESPN: https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2021/07/statements-from-espn-and-maria-taylor/
• Olympic Afro Swim Caps: https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/07/05/sport/fina-soul-cap-black-hair-olympics-spt-intl-scli-gbr/index.html
• Younghoe Koo Jeep Stolen: https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2021/07/19/falcons-kicker-just-wants-his-cleats-back-after-jeep-stolen/amp/
• The Rocketmen: https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/8014419002

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