In this episode, we discuss the crucial difference between being alone and feeling lonely, emphasizing the importance of being 'alive' in others' hearts and carrying them in ours. Is social media bridging the gap or widening it? Are we cultivating genuine connections or fostering a false self?

Tune in to hear Dr. Meeks and host, Chelsi Glascoe challenge the notion of computer-generated companionship as she invites you to consider turning off the digital world to rediscover the warmth of real human interactions. Remember, aloneness doesn't mean disconnection. 

Join us as we reflect on using social media mindfully – not to feed our egos, but to enrich our human experience. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation on Virtual Voids: Exploring the Loneliness Behind the Likes. 

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of A Brave Space Podcast with Dr. Meeks and your host, Chelsi Glascoe. Join us in this episode as we:

🌍 Address the Middle East Crisis: We'll begin by addressing the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and the tragedies that have unfolded. There's only one solid resolution, tune in to discover Dr. Meeks prescription for peace.

🌟 Navigate Liminal Space: We talk about the concept of living in the liminal space, where grief is honored, and hope is still held. Dr. Meeks shares insights on how acknowledging and processing grief can be a crucial part of the healing process, both individually and collectively.

🌌 Eliminate Negativity: While it may seem distant from the Middle East crisis, we will explore the power of eliminating negativity in our own spaces. While not directly impacting those in Gaza, Dr. Meeks describes practices that can contribute to lessening the power of negativity and fostering a more positive environment for healing.
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Welcome to 'A Brave Space Podcast' with Dr. Meeks and your host, Chelsi Glascoe. Venture into the heart of what it means to be 'woke' in today's world. We're unpacking how consciousness ties into compassion for each other and our planet. But be warned, not everyone's cheering on this 'awakening'. White supremacy is throwing shade, trying to twist 'wokeness' into something negative. In this episode, we're unraveling the true essence of 'woke', its history, and the noise around it. Join us for a courageous conversation that's both challenging and enlightening. Tune in and get ready to see 'wokeness' in a whole new way.

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In this compelling episode, host Chelsi Glascoe sits down with Dr. Meeks to dissect recent developments in Florida where the curriculum is being reshaped to downplay and distort the ugly truths of America's oppressive past. 

They delve deep into how these alterations not only affect the truth taught in classrooms but also work to perpetuate white supremacy. Courageously, they shine a light on the disturbing pattern of erasing the pain and stories of African Americans and other marginalized communities. 

Wrapping up, Chelsi and Dr. Meeks introduce the Center for Racial Healings' powerful banned books campaign, "Brave Pages: Read. Resist. Repeat," a mission to combat this silencing and ensure that narratives of people of color are heard, read, and remembered. 

Don't miss this crucial conversation on the battle for accurate historical representation and the ongoing efforts to amplify the silenced voices.

Tune in to this thought-provoking podcast with Dr. Meeks and host, Chelsi Glascoe. In this episode, they fearlessly tackle recent Supreme Court decisions concerning LGBTQIA issues and affirmative action, revealing how these rulings undo years of racial justice work and have far-reaching implications for our future.

Beyond the courtroom discussions, Dr. Meeks and Chelsi shed light on the often-overlooked fourth branch of government: the media. They delve into its influence on the masses, issuing a powerful wake-up call for us all to recognize the growing lean towards injustice in the hands of justice. Join the conversation, and let's work together to effect meaningful change.

Join our Brave Pages: Read. Resist. Repeat Fundraising and Awareness Campaign by visiting our site today at centerforracialhealing.org 

With all of the rich conversation we had in our last episode "The Journey of Belonging with Michelle Miller," we had to keep it going.  Check out part II of A Brave Space Podcast with Dr. Meeks, as we continue to explore the topic of belonging with special guest, author, and co-host of CBS Saturday Morning, Michelle Miller.

We'll dig deeper into her courageous search for identity despite chaos and be inspired by highlights from her memoir, Belonging: A Daughter's Search for Identity Through Loss and Love.

Grab your copy of this New York Times Best Seller here:
https://www.michellemillerontv.com/belonging

In this riveting episode of A Brave Space Podcast with Dr. Meeks, we explore the topic of belonging with special guest, author, and co-host of CBS Saturday Morning, Michelle Miller.

Tune in to glean from her courageous search for identity despite chaos and be inspired by highlights from her memoir, Belonging: A Daughter's Search for Identity Through Loss and Love.

Grab your copy of this New York Times Best Seller here:
https://www.michellemillerontv.com/belonging

In this exciting episode of A Brave Space Podcast with Dr. Meeks, we welcome a returning guest,

Rosita Stevens-Hosley, founder of Preserving Pauli Murray, LLC.

Tune in to hear Rositas' recent triumphs with the U.S. Mint announcing Dr. Pauli Murray to be featured on the U.S. Quarter in 2024!

This insightful conversation offers a backstage pass to the minting process and a hopeful message on resilience, representation and our responsibility to keep the light of legacy alive.

Did you miss our last podcast episode with Rosita? Check it out here!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/539101/episodes/11335434

For more information about Rosita's work on Preserving Pauli Murray LLC. visit, https://www.preservingpaulimurray.com/

In this introspective episode of A Brave Space Podcast with Dr. Meeks, we welcome the courageous voices of two scholars matriculating at Clark Atlanta University. Both Shaniyah Sheree, Junior and Founder of The Young Woman Flourish Podcast, and Sydney Featherstone, Freshman, Biology major, take the stage to share their views on self-discovery, purpose, and success. This intergenerational conversation offers challenging questions and fresh perspectives on how to be well on a purposeful path.   

Shaniyah Sheree, Founder of The Young Woman Flourish Podcast: 
 https://m.youtube.com/@shaniyahcurtis8811

In this podcast episode we enter into the brave space of our annual Bishop Frank Kellogg Allan and Elizabeth Ansley Allan Lecture Series. Our esteemed guest, The Rev. Phillip A. Jackson, the 19th Rector of Trinity Church Wall Street, shares insightful thoughts that will leave you curious and determined to make a change in your community.  
Tune in to hear sound bites on topics including: why racism is a waste of our time, the argument for love vs. hate, and  burden of racism and post-pandemic consequences for our children. 

Are you interested in watching the live program in its’ entirety? Click here to view: 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlQ4bLf3zWY