Episode 42: Meet Velynn Brown!
Why IT Matters Podcast with Leroy Barber
English - February 17, 2020 18:31 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MB - ★★★★ - 5 ratingsSociety & Culture Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Its been a long time but we good things come to those who wait and Velynn Brown is well worth the wait! Join Leroy and the SITUP crew for a closer look at the work of equity and inclusion.
As a native Northeast Oregonian Velynn understands the discomfort, disparities and complexities of growing up as a Black woman in one of the whitest cities in the nation. Despite the challenges she has also experienced and witnessed true healing and real change in hearts and institutions that chose to dismantle racist pride, permanence and privilege. As a mother of three and mentor to many she does all she can to secure the dignity, safety and hope to the next generation. Please join us as we meet Velynn Brown!
For more info:
https://www.faithandequity.org/
This episode contains the spoken word poem Girlfriend's Poem by Amena Brown
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