The Power of Women's Stories & Activism

Roots of the Spirit Podcast

English - August 26, 2020 01:20 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
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In today's episode, we hear from Dr. Christiana Best-Giacomini, a remarkable woman who captivates us with her mother's story infused with unwavering courage, strength, and sacrifice as she left Grenada at the tender age of 28 to immigrate to the U.S.

Here's a link to Dr. Best's moving story about her mother, Pearl Mavis Munro. https://www.womensactivism.nyc/stories/5331

Dr. Christiana Best-Giacomini is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work and Equitable Community Practice at the University of Saint Joseph. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Welfare and is a licensed social worker. Dr. Best is the host and creator of the podcast Inside Out/Outside In, which engages in conversations between academia and its communities and is framed by the themes of diversity, inclusion and equity.