Black Oxygen

Alex Booker, owner of Booker Botanicals and a Farmer Education Manager at Badger Rock Middle School, is second generation born and raised right here in Madison, Wisconsin. He grew up on the east side and started his gardening and farming journey while attending the East Madison Community Center as a child. In this episode of Black Oxygen, Alex discusses his grandparents journey to Wisconsin, his vision for Booker Botanicals, the the importance of Black folks reconnecting with nature, mental health and much more.

Resources and book recommendations:

Booker Botanicals - https://m.facebook.com/BookerBotanicals/

Booker Botanicals Bridges Culture and Agriculture - https://ediblemadison.com/stories/local-upstarts-booker-botanicals-bridges-culture-agriculture

We Are Are Each Other's Harvest - https://www.harpercollins.com/products/we-are-each-others-harvest-natalie-baszile?variant=33007650766882

Farming While Black - https://www.soulfirefarm.org/media/farming-while-black/

On June 1, 2022, the Honorable Reverend Everett Mitchell officially launched his campaign to be on Wisconsin's Supreme Court. In this episode, Judge Mitchell discusses why he decided to run for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, leading with authenticity, living into your purpose, and much more. Our conversation ends with a quote that serves as his North Star, "do not follow the path that has been given. Instead go to where there is no path and blaze a trail."

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Black Oxygen host Angela Russell checks back in to tell you what's coming up next week!

The Black Oxygen Podcast will return in June for Season 6! Season 6 will be all about Black folks exploring the outdoors. See you soon!

Mark Richardson is the Founder and President of Unfinished Business. Unfinished Business, based in Madison, Wi, focuses on career coaching, DEI consulting, and talent recruitment. In this episode of Black Oxygen we discuss Mark's journey to Wisconsin, the great resignation, and his journey through grief. He reminds us to, "find the good stuff during hard times."

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DeVon Wilson, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the School of Letters and Science at UW-Madison, experienced deep loss and grief near the beginning of the pandemic with the passing of one of his best friends. He says, "grieving during a pandemic is difficult … I learned that I couldn't do it alone." In this episode of Black Oxygen, DeVon discusses his journey to Wisconsin, the difference in community needs between Beloit and Madison, and his experience of navigating grief after losing a dear friend. Near the end of the episode, DeVon shares, "grief is an indicator of the positive impact folks had on your life." #BlackOxygenPodcast #BlackInWisconsin #BlackGrieving #BlackSorrow #BlackJoy #BlackGrief #CollectiveGrief #DopeBlackPodcasts #BlackPodcasts #BlackMentalHealth #BlackTherapy #GriefAwareness #GriefAndLoss #HoldingSpace #BlackHealing #BlackResilience #BlackSelfLove #LifeIsAGift #BeloitWi #BeloitCollege #UWMadison #MusicTherapy

Fatou Ceesay, owner of Carisu Homecare, says, "with Alzheimer's you lose your loved one twice." Alzheimer's disease is the 5th leading cause of death for people in the United States. In addition, the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias is highest among African Americans. This week on Black Oxygen, Fatou discusses the grief associated with dementia, the importance of self-care for caregivers of folks living with dementia and the importance of policy advocacy for Alzheimer's disease research. Fatou also provides information on local resources folks can connect to for additional support regarding dementia.

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https://allthingsalz.net/

http://www.cairasucare.com/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/super-aging-with-fatou-ceesay/id1542106405

In discussing the Will Smith and Chris Rock incident at the Oscars, Rudy Bankston says, "success and celebrity do not negate one's humanity." In this episode of Black Oxygen Rudy and I cover a lot topics including the now infamous Oscars incident, the lessons that we can learn individually and locally regarding leadership and healing, leadership beyond wearing the mask of performance, and grief. There was so much packed in this conversation - it's a deep one. Enjoy!

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https://www.iamweclassics.com/

https://www.iamweglobalvillage.org/

After experiencing a health incident last fall, Honorable Reverend Everett Mitchell now says, "life is a gift. I was treating life as a hustle, not as the gift it is." In this episode of Black Oxygen Hon Rev Mitchell discusses what he's learned about the gift of life, being your authentic self instead of being on the hustle train, and navigating grief both in his roles as Pastor, Judge, and friend. We also refer back to an episode he was on in season 1 of Black Oxygen when he talks about the book he wants to write called Red Bird. This conversation is touching and profound - stay till the end to hear an exciting announcement. #BlackOxygenPodcast #BlackInWisconsin #BlackGrieving #BlackSorrow #BlackJoy #BlackGrief #CollectiveGrief #DopeBlackPodcasts #BlackPodcasts #BlackMentalHealth #BlackTherapy #GriefAwareness #GriefAndLoss #HoldingSpace #BlackHealing #BlackResilience #BlackSelfLove #LifeIsAGift

Lacouir Yancey, owner of Y-Massage, is a massage therapist, bodyworker and musician based in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. In this episode of Black Oxygen, Lacouir talks about where emotions reside in the body, the grief he has carried after losing loved family members, and how his experience of grief caused him to move his body differently. As a healer, Lacouir reminds that each of us has the power to be conduits of healing.

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Y-Massage - http://www.y-massage.net/