A Brave Space with Dr. Meeks

Saturday, October 21, 2023 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.

Saturday, August 19, 2023 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.

Wednesday, June 01, 2022

In this episode of a Brave Space Podcast, Executive Director of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing and podcast host, Chelsi Glascoe concludes Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month by reviewing the powerful program, Celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander month program (Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed1BWYsYwIk&t=3013s). This recap inspired conversation and deep reflection on the power of racial groups uniting together. Dr. Martin Luther King said “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” What causes racial groups to fight alone? Does working together dilute individual cultural distinctiveness? What is the change of heart, mind, and effort required to live braver and become healed? Tune in to discover such wisdom now!

Dec. 02, 2020

The Center for Racial Healing has now been open for just over 3 years! In this episode, Chelsi and Dr. Meeks take a look at the work the Center has and is doing in the work of Racial Healing and discuss some of the new initiatives.

Mar 11, 2020

Dr. Meeks sits down at the International Women of Color Conference with Dr. Jenny Te Paa Daniel. Dr. Jenny is an internationally accomplished public theologian and professional consultant in higher education. Always a pioneer among indigenous women, she was the first Maori in the world to gain an academic degree in Theology (University of Auckland 1992). Te Paa Daniel was the first indigenous Anglican lay woman appointed to lead an Anglican theological college in the worldwide Anglican Communion.

Thursday, February 03, 2022

A simple definition of trauma is "anything that happened, that was not supposed to happen." In this episode, we'll be discussing racialized trauma which deserves an in-depth definition and discussion. In this episode you will learn: What is racialized trauma? How do people respond to racialized trauma? What are a few examples? How do we become aware of our own racialized traumas? How to be brave and become well after the awareness of racialized traumas?

Thursday, May 27, 2021

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? The Center for Racial Healing is focused on engaging conversations about wellness and in this insightful episode, Chelsi and Dr. Meeks continue the conversation with special guest Dr. Jennifer Gander, a Clinical Epidemiologist. In part 2 of this conversation, they explore the intersections of mental health and physical health, the healthcare industry, and ways to advocate for your personal wellness as a patient.

Friday, April 30, 2021

What is a model minority? It is a term the media is using often in conversations of the AAPI community. One thing we must always be mindful of is the way oppression works. Because if you keep the folks you are oppressing fighting one another, perhaps they will miss that the real enemy is the oppressor! In this episode, Chelsi and Dr. Catherine Meeks discuss these questions and truths around minorities and the passive acceptance that is a part of their social cultures.

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

In this season of A Brave Space Podcast with Dr. Meeks, we’re celebrating Women of First featuring trailblazers who are leading a new wave of change. Tune into the brave conversations centered on each womans’ personal story, purpose, and plan. We encourage you to consider how the shared wisdom is relevant in your life and how it can be implemented in your respective community to create a brave space for everyone. Our first "Women of First" is the esteemed Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows. A native of New York City, she is the first black woman to be elected a diocesan bishop in the Episcopal Church and serves the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis. Press play to listen and learn about Bishop Jennifer’s journey and defining moments that led her to break the mold and forge forward.

Monday, March 27, 2023 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/