CAUSENETIC

Today, we are joined by Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew, VP of Community Affairs & Strategic Alliances at the State Fair of Texas and we are discussing the art of community engagement! We dig into how organizations (and individuals!) can be intentional about community development work.

http://www.froswasrules.com/

Connect with Froswa on: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook

BOOKS:

Rules of Engagement: Making Connections Last - Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew

Ready for a Revolution: 30 Days to Jolt Your Life - Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew

It’s Time To Fly Away - Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew

RESOURCES:

Community Engagement - Wikipedia

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Causenetic /kôz-nedik/ - A person or thing that gives rise to a phenomenon that is dynamic or energizing.

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Kids are expensive, but how much does it really cost to raise a family?

NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.

RESOURCES:

The Cheapest and Most Expensive States and Metros to Have a Baby – Magnify Money

The Income a Family Really Needs to Avoid Poverty in Every State – MSN Money

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Because of the devastating unemployment numbers due to the coronavirus pandemic, many people are needing to reinvent themselves. In the episode, we are discussing different ways to prepare for a new workforce.

RESOURCES:

The Coronavirus Outbreak: What You Need to Know – Next Avenue

15 Steps I Took to Successfully Reinvent Myself After Losing Everything - Entrepreneur 

Reinvent Yourself - Psychology Today

Reinventing Yourself After A Job Loss - Forbes

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COVID-19 has been stressful to say the least. In this episode, we talk about exercise, virtual happy hours, church online, and stress management.

RESOURCES:

The Coronavirus Has Brought The Dawn Of The Virtual Happy Hour - FORBES

Outbreaks can be stressful - CDC

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In this episode, Dr. Tasha Johnson, Senior Director of the Character Development Learning Institute with the YMCA of the USA, joins us to talk about social and emotional development for boys of color.

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is reporting unequal costs to social distancing and we are paying attention! In this episode, we are taking a look at the dynamics of race, poverty, and COVID-19.

RESOURCES:

The Unequal Cost of Social Distancing - Johns Hopkins University of Medicine

When Xenophobia Spreads Like A Virus - NPR's CODE SWITCH Podcast

We’re just starting to see the devastating impact that COVID-19 will have on poor Americans - Fast Company

The Coronavirus Will Be a Catastrophe for the Poor - The Atlantic

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COVID-19 has made us look at family time completely different. It has us wondering…Are we STILL here?! In this episode, we're talking about managing a family, supporting remote learning, and maintaining sanity while being sheltered-in-place.

RESOURCES:

Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis - Child Mind Institute

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Nonprofits are truly the backbone of our communities.  They meet, serve, and step up to fill in the gaps.  In this episode, we discuss the impact the coronavirus (COVID-19) has had on nonprofits, financially and operationally.

RESOURCES:

Social Distancing Is a Privilege - The New York Times 

PepsiCo To Provide Enhanced Benefits To All U.S. Employees And Additional Compensation To U.S. Frontline During Unprecedented Health Pandemic - FritoLay

How We're Responding to Coronavirus - Feeding America

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We're Back! The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has largely affected schools and organizations. Today, we're discussing the impact of the pandemic on   schooling and opportunities to close the gap.

RESOURCES:

Analysis: National Database Shows States & Schools Are Stepping Up Online Learning — but Still Have a Long Way to Go. 10 Notable Trends Across 82 Districts - The 74

COVID-19: Impact on Education Equity Resources & Responses - The Education Trust

Keeping Equity at the Forefront During COVID-19 School Closures - Massachusetts Education Equity Partnership

What School Closures Mean for Students with Disabilities - New America

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Today, we are talking about how social and historical factors can affect a community's ability to thrive with Jerry Hawkins, Executive Director of Dallas Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (DTRHT).

Connect with DTRHT on Twitter: @DallasTRHT

Connect with The Imagining Freedom Institute on Twitter: @TheIFInstitute

Connect with Jerry on Twitter: @JerryLeads

RESOURCES:

Redlining was banned 50 years ago. It’s still hurting minorities today - The Washington Post

HOLC “Redlining” Maps: The Persistent Structure Of Segregation And Economic Inequality - National Community Reinvestment Coalition

Growing and Catalyzing the Urban Resilience Movement - 100 Resilient Cities

Dog Whistle - Merriam-Webster Dictionary

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Causenetic /kôz-nedik/ - A person or thing that gives rise to a phenomenon that is dynamic or energizing.

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