In this episode of the podcast, I was honored to hold space and learn from our Washington DC NuMinds Area Director, Barbara Owens. She draws on her experience as a teacher, advocate, and community leader to explain how inherent inequities in the educational landscape have been exacerbated by the COVID crisis, and shares heartfelt insights and thoughts about what is most needed in the ongoing journey toward equity for African American students.  

I'll admit, I was nervous about this conversation. Not about Barbara...she's been a beautiful friend for years. But anxious about how to hold space in the most authentic way, that allowed for a potentially uncomfortable topic to be the heart of a meaningful and healing conversation. Thanks to Barbara's graciousness and wisdom, I believe it is a healing and enlightening conversation, and the key insights are invaluable.  Keep having difficult and compassionate conversations, my friends. It's how we'll seize this opportunity to heal and evolve on together.  

With love and humility,  

Ben 

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