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Be the Bridge Podcast episodes
- Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young on the Importance of Children's Books in Bridge Building and on Journeying through Grief
In this episode of the Be the Bridge Podcast, Latasha Morrison interviews author, speaker, and Bible teacher, Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young. Her recently released picture book, Kailani's Gift, celebrates family, Filipino heritage, and dance while showing the importance of perseverance and cultural expression. Dorina shares about her journey as a writer, and they discuss how children's books can serve as tools for racial justice. Dorina also shares her personal experience with grief.
Join in the conversation on our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn to let us know your thoughts on this episode!
Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Producer - Sarah Connatser
Links:
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Connect with Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young:
Dorina's Website
Dorina's Instagram
Purchase Kailani's Gift
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Not all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization.
39 min - What is DEI?
What actually is DEI?
We invite you to listen to Elizabeth, one of our BTB Educators, share about diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives - the history, the need for them, and our work with them at Be the Bridge.
If you learned something, please let us know! We’d love to hear how this equips you with language to better explain to others what DEI is and to advocate for it.Find this on social media to share there as well: BTB Instagram post, Facebook post.
Want more teaching like this? Find courses in the Be the Bridge Academy! Or email [email protected] to get information on bringing our educators to you!
Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Producer - Sarah Connatser
Links:
Become a Donor of Be the Bridge
Shop the Be the Bridge Online Shop
Connect with Be the Bridge:
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Connect with Latasha Morrison:
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Not all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization.
6 min - Dr. Nicholas Rowe and Sheila Wise Rowe on Healing Leadership Trauma
Jefferson and Gina from the Be the Bridge team co-host an insightful conversation with Dr. Nicholas Rowe and Sheila Wise Rowe where they delve into the themes of leadership, healing, and self-awareness. They discuss their new book, Healing Leadership Trauma: Finding Emotional Health and Helping Others Flourish. The conversation emphasizes the need for cross-ethnic reconciliation and the role of systemic issues in leadership dynamics. Ultimately, they highlight the hope found in nurturing relationships and the transformative power of God in the journey of leadership.
Join in the conversation on our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn to let us know your thoughts on this episode!
Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Producer - Sarah Connatser
Links:
Become a Donor of Be the Bridge
Shop the Be the Bridge Online Shop
Connect with Dr. Nicholas Rowe and Sheila Wise Rowe:
Sheila's Website
Sheila's Instagram
Dr. Nicholas's IVP Page
Purchase Healing Leadership Trauma
Book IVP Page
Connect with Be the Bridge:
Our Website
Facebook
Instagram
Connect with Latasha Morrison:
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Instagram
Not all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization.
55 min - A Look at the History of the Public Sector and Black Americans
Corregan Brown is one of the educators on our Be the Bridge Training team. He takes a few minutes to share a little history with the BTB Community. He talks about the significant role of the public sector in building Black wealth and the Black middle class in the United States. He explores historical interactions between Black Americans and the public sector, the impact of key historical events such as Reconstruction and the Civil Rights Movement, and the ongoing challenges faced today in achieving equality of opportunity. Corregan leaves us with an important question to ponder.
Find the video of this on our social media pages and share to spread racial literacy! Interested in learning more history like this? Visit the Be the Bridge Academy or reach out to [email protected] for information about bringing one of our trainings to you!
Join in the conversation on our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn to let us know your thoughts on this episode!
Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Producer - Sarah Connatser
Links:
Become a Donor of Be the Bridge
Shop the Be the Bridge Online Shop
Connect with Be the Bridge:
Our Website
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Connect with Latasha Morrison:
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Not all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization.
9 min - Dr. Ed Uszynski on Untangling Critical Race Theory
In this episode of the Be the Bridge podcast, guest host Darryl Ford engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Ed Uszynski about critical race theory and its implications for racial reconciliation within the church. They explore Ed's book,Untangling Critical Race Theory, and the historical context of CRT. You'll hear about the importance of understanding systemic racism and the role of the church in addressing issues of race and justice. Their discussion is for everyone and will bring clarity and discernment to a topic mostly misunderstood and mischaracterized.
(Episode Note - this conversation was recorded prior to the November 5, 2024 election)
Join in the conversation on our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn to let us know your thoughts on this episode!
Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Producer - Sarah Connatser
Links:
Become a Donor of Be the Bridge
Shop the Be the Bridge Online Shop
Connect with Dr. Ed Uszynski:
Get the Book
IVP Author Page
Connect with him through IVP
Find more information at untanglingcrt.com
Connect with Be the Bridge:
Our Website
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Connect with Latasha Morrison:
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Not all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization.
1 hr 7 min - BTB University - Black History Month and Justice from Students' Perspectives
In this episode of the Be the Bridge podcast, Jefferson Jones hosts three university students (Sebastian, Regan, and Christal) to discuss the significance of Black History Month and their evolving perspectives of it. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding and celebrating Black history, the role of young people in advocating for racial healing, and the personal connections that shape their views. They share their insights on justice, activism, and the need for self-awareness and vulnerability in the pursuit of change. These three students share wisdom on the collective responsibility of the younger generation to educate themselves and others.
Want to learn more about our Youth and University Program? Find out more here. Follow the Y&U Instagram here. Or email [email protected] to see how you can get connected.
Join in the conversation on our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn to let us know your thoughts on this episode!
Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Producer - Sarah Connatser
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Not all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization.
33 min - A Conversation on Holding the Tensions of Inauguration Day and MLK Day 2025 (part 2)
In the second part of this conversation, Latasha, Jefferson, and Sarah dive deeper into the words of Jesus and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They look at the Sermon on the Mount and King's book "Where Do We Go From Here." As you listen you'll be called to have a divine dissatisfaction and encouraged to not grow weary.
Join in the conversation on our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn to let us know your thoughts on this episode!
Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Producer - Sarah Connatser
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Not all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization.
23 min - A Conversation on Holding the Tensions of Inauguration Day and MLK Day 2025 (part 1)
In this conversation, Latasha Morrison, Jefferson Jones, and Sarah Connatser invite the Be the Bridge community to acknowledge their feelings and find ways to move onward together. They discuss their emotions around Inauguration Day and the complexities of this cultural moment. They talk about the ways different people can engage in this work in a healthy way. You'll be reminded that bridge building is a lifestyle that requires innovation and collaboration across generations.
Join in the conversation on our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn to let us know your thoughts on this episode!
Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Producer - Sarah Connatser
Links:
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Connect with Latasha Morrison:
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Not all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization.
34 min - Danielle Coke Balfour on Art as Activism and Having a Heart on Fire
To start our 2025 year on the Be the Bridge Podcast, Danielle Coke Balfour joins Latasha Morrison to discuss the evolution of her work as an artist and activist, focusing on racial justice and community empowerment. They explore the challenges and changes in the current cultural landscape, the importance of hope and personal values in activism, and the role of art in educating and inspiring others. They touch on the significance of community care, the importance of voting, and the need to rest.
Join in the conversation on our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn to let us know your thoughts on this episode!
Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Producer - Sarah Connatser
Links:
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Connect with Danielle Coke Balfour:
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Connect with Be the Bridge:
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Connect with Latasha Morrison:
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Not all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization.
38 min - Advent 2024 - Love through a Lens of Justice with Cam Lee Small
In our final Advent episode of the Be the Bridge Podcast, Gina from the Be the Bridge team talks with Counselor, Advocate, TEDx Speaker, and Author of The Adoptee's Journey Cam Lee Small. They delve into the complexities of love within the context of adoption. They discuss how love is often oversimplified in adoption narratives, masking the deeper issues of loss, trauma, and identity struggles faced by adoptees.
Cam shares his insights as both an adoptee and a licensed counselor, emphasizing the importance of humanizing the adoptee experience and validating their feelings. The conversation also explores the systemic issues surrounding adoption and the need for activism and collective responsibility to address these injustices. They remind listeners that love must be accompanied by justice to be truly meaningful.
Join in the conversation on our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn to let us know your thoughts on this episode!
Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Producer - Sarah Connatser
Links:
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Connect with Cam Lee Small:
Website
IVP Author Page
Instagram
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Connect with Be the Bridge:
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Connect with Latasha Morrison:
Facebook
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Not all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization.
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About Be the Bridge Podcast
From the publisher's feed
The Be the Bridge Podcast is a resource from the non-profit organization Be the Bridge, which was founded in 2016 by best-selling author and leader in the fight for racial justice, Latasha Morrison.…
Be the Bridge responds to racial brokenness and systemic injustice in our world and believes understanding can move us toward racial healing, racial equity, and racial unity. This podcast is an extension of our vision to make sure people are no longer conditioned by a racialized society but grounded in truth. This is a resource to help cultivate courageous conversations and equip all to flourish.
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