Bridge The Divide

Episode 53: Why is it so hard to talk about race?

December 29, 2021 21:46 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Today we discuss obstacles to talking about race...what are people afraid of and what do we do about it? Join Erica and our guests - Alisa, Hannah, and Sharon - as we peel back some layers on the difficult conversation on race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 52 : Listen to Each Other's Story

July 14, 2021 00:24 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

Kate Erickson shares the story of her family, including her grandmother's experiences in a Wittenberg, Wisconsin residential Indian boarding school. Kate is a member of the Oneida Nation and History Faculty at the Milwaukee Area Technical College where she teaches Native American, Wisconsin Indian, State of Wisconsin, and Early American History. Kate has been teaching at MATC for over a decade after starting her teaching career at The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Kate earned her bac...

Episode 50: Peace in the Park!

May 06, 2021 15:55 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

What started as an invitation to gather in the park and discuss racial injustices last summer, has evolved into the 1st Annual Peace in the Park Festival celebrating & educating our community on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. **Peace in the Park Festival is officially scheduled for Saturday, July 24th 2021 9am-6pm at Cedar Creek Park in Cedarburg, WI.** Join us for live music & entertainment, guest speakers, food trucks & vendors. We will be seeking donations & sponsorships to support lo...

Episode 49: Black Maternal Mental Health Week (trigger)

May 04, 2021 22:48 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

* *trigger warning (PPD, MMH, depression, suicide)** Black Maternal Mental Health Week 2021 we had a very important discussion with Co-Founder and Executive Director, Sarah Bloomquist. If you question the reality of systemic/institutional racism and implicit bias, look at the data around maternal health and see the disparities and how racism is truly a public health crisis (like the CDC stated). #mmhimke #momsmentalhealthmke #bridgethedivide #BMHW21 #racialjustice #maternalequity #EveryM...

Episode 48: Women Who Open Doors

April 29, 2021 11:30 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

CROSSOVER Episode with Julie Cosich Collins of Women Who Open Doors. Julie is joined by Erica and Heidi of Bridge the Divide. "Bridge the Divide is a grassroots effort seeking to start conversations that identify instances of inequality, foster empathy, and educate others to recognize their part in the problems and solutions in Ozaukee County and beyond. Come listen to learn how to plant seeds in your community that are able to change hearts and minds! Social change is a marathon, not a sp...

Episode 47: Vigil for Breonna Taylor

April 17, 2021 08:05 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

On March 13, 2021 we gathered in Cedarburg to celebrate the life of Breonna Taylor and to mourn the tragic circumstances of her death. We recorded these events so that we do not forget #sayhername... Re-sharing post from Brittany Vulich of Break the Silence of Burbs "We prayed, we reflected, we sang, and we took action last night in honor of Breonna Taylor, beloved community member, award-winning EMT, and future nurse...residents from across Ozaukee County signed and sent over 80 letters t...

Episode 46: Cedarburg Schools-What Now?

April 11, 2021 15:18 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

Kicking off Season 4! We have been trying to effect positive changes in Cedarburg School District related to racism and racial equity, there have been several school board meetings, and a school board election...what now? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 45: Bianca Talks Politics, Policy, and Hip Hop

December 02, 2020 15:05 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

“I am an advocate, mom and child of God. I started Bianca Talks Policy Politics and Hip Hop July 8, 2020. In the wake of a global pandemic, I found myself searching for an answer to the question, "What do I have to give to this world?". My voice, my message and my ability to connect people to one another was my conclusion." https://biancatalks.com/ Bianca Talks Policy Politics and Hip Hop is my opportunity to bring a diverse group of people together from diverse backgrounds to engage in ...

Episode 44: CHS Alumni and District Culture

August 13, 2020 02:40 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Erica and Heidi host Cedarburg High School alumni and a current student to discuss their perceptions about district culture, especially regarding race and diversity. Cedarburg School District Straw Plan: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1onGgFnfqrGqAIbxpfRJqno0bxbdDq41e/view Video of School Board Meeting comments: https://www.facebook.com/364800140720814/videos/348619686537858 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 43: (Pt2) PW Conversations - Black Lives Matter

August 05, 2020 01:20 - 1 hour - 81.1 MB

Port Washington Talks About Black Lives Matter, a virtual event hosted by Port Conversations on July 29th at 4:00pm. Louise and David started Port Conversations in 2014 as a way to invite community members to explore ideas. Today is our first venture into a virtual conversation; usually we meet face to face. Today we are especially grateful for the technical support we are receiving from the Niederkorn library staff in using this videoconferencing platform “BlueJeans”. We know that to...

Episode 43: (Pt1) PW Conversations : Black Lives Matter

August 05, 2020 01:16 - 23 minutes - 26.5 MB

Port Washington Talks About Black Lives Matter, a virtual event hosted by Port Conversations on July 29th at 4:00pm (Part 1). Louise and David started Port Conversations in 2014 as a way to invite community members to explore ideas. Today is our first venture into a virtual conversation; usually we meet face to face. Today we are especially grateful for the technical support we are receiving from the Niederkorn library staff in using this videoconferencing platform “BlueJeans”. We kn...

Episode 43: PW Conversations : Black Lives Matter

August 05, 2020 01:16 - 1 hour - 90.7 MB

Port Washington Talks About Black Lives Matter, a virtual event hosted by Port Conversations on July 29th at 4:00pm. Louise and David started Port Conversations in 2014 as a way to invite community members to explore ideas. Today is our first venture into a virtual conversation; usually we meet face to face. Today we are especially grateful for the technical support we are receiving from the Niederkorn library staff in using this videoconferencing platform “BlueJeans”. We know that to...

Episode 42: Ozaukee Youth United - Impact of Systemic Racism - 7/25/2020

July 27, 2020 16:50 - 1 hour - 83.3 MB

Ozaukee Youth United is a new student led advocacy group that hosted a community conversation with local activists about the impact systemic racism on our local community and how we can counteract it. This event was held in Grafton on Saturday, July 25, 2020. THE PANEL: ++ Pardeep Singh Kaleka - Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee (moderator) ++ Erica Turner - Exec Dir Bridge The Divide ++ Janette Braverman - Oz County Board Supervisor and Leaders Leaving Legacies LLC ++ Tory Lo...

Episode 41: Racism in Suburban Schools - Burlington, WI

July 06, 2020 21:02 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

Erica and Heidi interview Darnisha Garbade about racial inequities she and her family have suffered in the Burlington School District. Darnisha shares her jaw dropping story, what she's doing now, and why she's choosing action over silence. Burlington Coalition For Dismantling Racism (BCDR) EMAIL: [email protected] FACEBOOK: BCD RACISM Communities Ending Racism Now (CERN) EMAIL: [email protected] FACEBOOK: Communities Ending Racism Now WEBSITE: https://sites.google.com/view/cern...

Episode 40: Protest

June 12, 2020 01:25 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MB

Erica and Heidi lament the recent tragedy of George Floyd, highlight the Christian Cooper story, share news about local protests and a recent petition they generated in their community, and discuss how to navigate the current climate surrounding race in the United States. Suggested articles: American Racism: We’ve Got So Far to Go: https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/american-racism-weve-got-so-very Opinion: In Milwaukee's racial climate, there is a problem behind the problem that crea...

Episode 39: Looking Inward Then Outward

June 05, 2020 12:42 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MB

Heidi W. and Heidi R. discuss how white listeners can join them on the journey of first looking inward and then outward to promote the dismantling of systemic racism. Resources discussed in the show are available below. Systemic Racism Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrHIQIO_bdQ Oatmeal Cartoon about Belief, Values, and The Brain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_aTN3yKOkY Articles for White Audiences: https://medium.com/national-equity-project/what-if-white-people-took-res...

Episode 38: What's Happening In Our Country? (Part 2)

May 28, 2020 17:14 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MB

Part 2 - Erica and Heidi discuss recent current event surrounding the careless police shooting of Kentucky EMT Breonna Taylor and civilian shooting of Georgia jogger Ahmaud Arbery, black Americans that died as innocents, victims of the racially charged disparities of living as black Americans. They cover community antidotes, the concept of gas lighting, and racial identity framework. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 37: What's Happening In Our Country? (Part 1)

May 28, 2020 17:11 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MB

Erica and Heidi discuss recent current events surrounding the careless police shooting of Kentucky EMT Breonna Taylor and civilian shooting of Georgia jogger Ahmaud Arbery, black Americans that died as innocents, victims of the racially charged disparities of living as black Americans. They cover community antidotes, the concept of gas lighting, and racial identity framework. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 36: Melanin Minds Matter

February 25, 2020 02:06 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MB

Lakiesha Russell, MS, LPC is an award winning Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin, BOSS Momprenuer of two and known affectionately as America's #1 Mental Wellness Ambassador. Lakiesha has been seen on CBS, NBC, Huffington Post, Forbes and a host of other great media outlets. Website: https://www.theevolvingchair.com/ Email: [email protected] She has been in the mental health field for over a decade and has primarily done work with women, children and f...

Episode 35: Milwaukee Mom Crossover Episode - How Conversations about Race Bridge the Divide

February 21, 2020 23:42 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

Crossover Episode! Erica and Heidi were interviewed by Sarah over at the Milwaukee Momcast..They are a wealth of information, so go check them out - Milwaukee Mom. Milwaukee Mom is a locally-focused parenting resource for moms and families. Passionate about parenting and our community, Milwaukee Mom strives to connect area moms to relevant resources, local businesses, can’t-miss happenings, and most of all — each other! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 34: Repairing Together

December 14, 2019 14:36 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MB

What happens if you put kids from different cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds in a room together...MAGIC! We Spoke with Elsien Crawford about her non-profit organization Repairing Together - https://repairingtogether.org/ -based in Milwaukee Jewish Day School with programming at Indian Community School, Milwaukee College Prep, and Bruce Guadalupe schools. "Through community based social action and tolerance based educational programming, we unite students of multiple ethnicities ...

Episode 33: Making Collective Memories - Tea & Travel

December 10, 2019 01:40 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MB

Rhonda Hill has spent over a decade focusing on issues of racism and poverty. She has served as counselor, consultant, coach and group facilitator. She is an analytical, creative, systems thinker with compassion. Her commitment to raising awareness about racism is seen through her previous work with the Milwaukee Social Development Commission, the YWCA, the Greater Milwaukee Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and now through the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee. Rh...

Episode 32: Culture, Identity, Race & Faith

November 09, 2019 01:56 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MB

http://www.theartoftaleh.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 31: Keep the Conversation Going w/ Janette Braverman

October 26, 2019 00:16 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MB

Janette Braverman is an entrepreneur, author, and public official. She is kicking off a new podcast called "Keep the Conversation Going." She will be interviewing guests about their passions and the legacies that they are leaving. For her first episode she spoke with Erica of Bridge the Divide - take a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 30: Immigration, Race, and Faith

September 23, 2019 17:08 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MB

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services, a national organization https://www.lirs.org/ Voces de la Frontera is a Milwaukee advocacy group https://vdlf.org/ How The 1965 Immigration Act Made America A Nation Of Immigrants https://www.npr.org/2019/01/16/685819397/how-the-1965-immigration-act-made-america-a-nation-of-immigrants?fbclid=IwAR3d3HDe3yKa6GEZFnyrxrGZQ6C6922Y0UszUBt8noipixl9a8aoauS0YCk Everything you need the next time someone starts trying to tell you about how their family ...

Episode 29: Representation in Film

September 13, 2019 15:01 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MB

Aaron Greer, a filmmaker and Film and Digital Media Studies Program at Loyola, born and raised in Milwaukee, illuminates the representation in film –and filmmaking – by African Americans and other underrepresented groups. Gettin' Grown - “...illustrates how the love and support of a close-knit family make Eric’s day of getting everything wrong into a day of getting it right…and Gettin’ Grown” Coming of age story, filmed in Milwaukee, available at Cedarburg Public Library, on Amazon https...

Episode 28: Greendale...What now?

September 03, 2019 14:31 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MB

Police Body Cam footage of Chanese and administration- https://www.facebook.com/diannia.merriett/videos/10218157086949474 Recent article about Greendale, WI - https://conversationswith.net/an-open-letter-to-greendale-high-school-your-racism-is-showing/ Petition for Chanese and Greendale response - https://petitions.moveon.org/p/N_asD News Coverage and video for different student using racial slur - https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/greendale-school-district-responds-to-inappropriate-a...

Episode 27: Guest Tom Jenz

August 29, 2019 20:07 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MB

Tom's website : http://www.tomjenzamerica.com/ "Over time, I developed empathy, and many of the people I’ve photographed were grateful for my taking the time to listen to their stories. The Inner City people have a wonderful sense of humor, and this infectious trait expanded my own effort to deal with the ups and downs of life. In truth, I cannot escape my ordinary middle class background, and I was reminded of that many times in feeling somewhat alone walking the streets. The images that f...

Episode 26: Transracial Adoption - Guest Becky

August 27, 2019 19:43 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MB

Some Additional info re transracial adoption: Podcast called Adoptees On http://www.adopteeson.com - general discussions about adoptee life and experiences in North America Angela Tucker http://www.theadoptedlife.com/ - a transracial adoptee doing work on race/racism and parenting Lisa Marie Rollins (https://birthproject.wordpress.com; https://lisamarierollins.wordpress.com) - on transracial adoption and African Diaspora heritage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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