Latest Race talks Podcast Episodes
The Power of Secrets
Awkwardness & Grace - March 08, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutesEvery family has its secrets. When do they become so big that they burst and give rise to an awakening. Niki does this for us. She has taken her life by the reins and is the anti-racist empowered woman we all could be. Niki recommends, "When I was White", by Sarah Valentine. https://us.macmi...
Be a bite-sized MLK
Awkwardness & Grace - January 23, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutesBooks for Young Kids: Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop Book by Alice Faye Duncan, "A Sweet Smell of Roses", Book by Angela Johnson. Elementary school: My Dream of Martin Luther King, by Faith Ringgold Teens: MARCH b John Lewis, a graphic novel trilogy Parents/ Teens: “Why We Can’t Wait...
A thousand tiny cuts. Featuring Joshua
Awkwardness & Grace - December 21, 2020 20:20 - 29 minutesLearning about micro aggressions for teens, parents and some notes from my 9 year old son Joshua.
Collaboration and calibration
Awkwardness & Grace - November 12, 2020 22:02 - 38 minutesAn other article on parenting as an interracial couple https://www.self.com/story/interracial-couples-advice
Implicit bias and Allyship for teens
Awkwardness & Grace - October 26, 2020 19:00 - 26 minutesKayla Reed: https://actionstl.org/the-team twitter handle: @ikaylareed https://guidetoallyship.com/
Conscious Anti-racism
Awkwardness & Grace - September 28, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutesDr. Jill Wener's online Conscious Anti-racism course. https://www.jillwener.com/consciousantiracism
Talking Race with Tweens and Teens
Awkwardness & Grace - September 11, 2020 17:53 - 36 minutes“Becoming Kareem” by Kareem Abdul Jabar A PLACE INSIDE OF ME by Zetta Elliot These resources are for teens review first for tweens: The Hate You Give, By Angie Thomas: the book and movie I am not Dying with You Tonight by Kimberly Jones and Gilley Thomas There is also two pretty intense m...
#7: Mini-series- Long Tail Of COVID-19; cardiovascular problems and heart attack with TJ Mitchell
Terrace Talks - August 24, 2020 20:00 - 1 hourTJ is 28 years old and prior to COVID-19, a healthy active person. His journey with Covid-19 is one that would puzzle anyone- from cardiovascular symptoms to a mild heart attack, months after his initial diagnosis in March he is still experiencing troubling symtpoms. In this podcast episode, I ...
Talking race to kids 6-11
Awkwardness & Grace - August 05, 2020 23:55 - 32 minutesBooks for kids: http://hereweeread.com/2017/11/2018-ultimate-list-diverse-childrens-books.html https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/slavery/ Love Twelve Miles Long by Glenda Armand A Kids Book about Racism by Jelani Memory Something Happened in Our Town by Ann Hazard, Marianne Celano, an...
#6: Mini-Series- The Long Tail of COVID-19 with Katie Haynes
Terrace Talks - July 16, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourKatie Haynes is an attorney from Texas currently living in Oklahoma City and working at the Oklahoma City University School of Law. Katie began her journey with COVID-19 in March 2020 at the start of the pandemic. She has endured many symptoms including blood clots and a pulmonary embolism that ...
#5: Mini-Series- The Long Tail of COVID-19 with Chase Howell
Terrace Talks - July 09, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourHey everybody! This is the first episode of a mini-series about the lingering effects and symptoms of COVID-19. I talk to a few people who have tested positive and share their experience with symptoms that vary from the "stereotypical" fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Some people find that...
Talking race to kids 5 and under
Awkwardness & Grace - July 03, 2020 23:15 - 28 minutesBooks for children http://hereweeread.com/2017/11/2018-ultimate-list-diverse-childrens-books.html Social Justice Books website https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/slavery/ Age 2+: Lovely by Jess Hong. We’re Different We’re the Same by Bobbi Kates. Ages 3-4 years: Is There a Human Ra...
#4- MMA Lessons In and Out of the Ring with Mark Bentley
Terrace Talks - July 02, 2020 18:00 - 47 minutesMark Bentley (AKA the Striking Viking) is not your average guy. “I am the corporate guy that dips his toes in the water." At age 35 he decided to start training in MMA, Mixed Martial Arts. He has trained in Thai Style kick boxing and Brazilian Jiujitsu. Measuring 6’ 6” and weighing 350 LB, you'...
#3: Michelle Sargent- On Living With Integrity
Terrace Talks - March 05, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes"Integrity starts with you. If you want other people to accept you, other people to trust you, you need to accept and trust yourself". Michelle Sargent (@mindbymichelle) talks to us about showing up for yourself. She shares her journey to the ideal life through coaching, nutrition, who you surr...
#3: Trailer Episode 3
Terrace Talks - February 29, 2020 02:00 - 1 minuteHere's a sneak peak at our next episode, featuring Health and Lifestyle coach, Michelle Sargent. Tune in next Thursday, March 5th to hear the full episode!
White and listening
Awkwardness & Grace - February 27, 2020 01:00 - 36 minutesWith grace, Meredith is listening. Listening to her diversity training and taking in her awareness of white privilege.
#2: Valentine's Day Special with Scott Freyre
Terrace Talks - February 13, 2020 08:00 - 4 minutes"What was the first thing you noticed about me? No filter!"- You asked for more and we delivered! My husband, Scott, and I answer some personal questions about our relationship in honor of the month of LOVE and Valentine's Day. Warning: there is definitely some flirting going on.
#1: Scott Freyre - On Learning and Practicing Social Skills
Terrace Talks - February 03, 2020 15:00 - 20 minutes"There are no consequences so take the risk"- Scott Freyre is charismatic and always knows what to say. His experience with people ranges from leadership and sales but all you need is one conversation with him to feel comfortable and like a friend. In our conversation, we delve to his past where...
The other White Bread?
Awkwardness & Grace - January 19, 2020 23:10 - 1 hourBooks worth exploring: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng, The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon, Mr. Rogers Adoption Book, The Family Book by Tod Par. Did you know sexual harassment among Chinese women is about 58% and under reported.
What's wrong with being wrong?
Awkwardness & Grace - November 14, 2019 14:00 - 26 minutesBrain chemistry on making mistakes: https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/learning-mistakes-84558 Congress pursuing reparations: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/40 Ta Nehisi Coates: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/ Afri...
AA? LGBTQ? Foster/Adopted?
Awkwardness & Grace - September 21, 2019 03:55 - 44 minutesRocco La Manna ED.d asks how do African American foster/adopted kids raised by same sex parents identify when they get to college? How will they fit in? Can schools emotionally and socially support these kids? Find out more at this link for the dissertation. https://search.proquest.com/docview...
Palette of Expressions
Awkwardness & Grace - August 23, 2019 19:29 - 44 minutesPlease listen to the end for my personal pondersings of Asha and her soulful information. The gallery where Palette of Expressions students exhibited is Joyce Gordon Gallery and powered by Better Together. Episode booklist: Please read before reading to kids. Freedom Over Me by Ashley Bryan, 5...
The intersection of racism and health
Awkwardness & Grace - July 31, 2019 19:25 - 34 minutesNicole Wolfe Phd.
Fierce and Fearful
Awkwardness & Grace - July 19, 2019 04:56 - 31 minutesTalking about race with kids is always daunting for parents. When your a light skinned mom with an African American/white child it becomes difficult because race conversations don't happen in white families. Even though it is a must to talk to her child about racism it is still heartbreaking to ...
Getting Stung
Awkwardness & Grace - June 28, 2019 19:25 - 21 minutesMichael S. is an African American dad of three bi-racial children. His kids "getting stung" by racism is one of many of his concerns. He opens up and shares experiences and hopes for his children.
Why the hell am I doing this?
Awkwardness & Grace - June 15, 2019 22:25 - 12 minutesThis is the correct "Why the hell am I doing this?" Episode One as of 6/15/2019.
Awkwardness & Grace trailer
Awkwardness & Grace - June 12, 2019 00:34 - 1 minuteWelcome to Awkwardness & Grace. It is a bi-weekly podcast that will feature parents, educators, warriors and the weary in the awkward conversations about race in hopes of finding some grace.
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