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  • Causereaction with Imara Crooms

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    Imara Crooms is a community organizer, father, husband, and farm owner in southern Prince George’s County, Maryland. This year, he ran for a seat on the Prince George's County Council. Although he didn't win this time, he offers valuable insights about people, power, and the country. We also explore DSA, upcoming elections, and the importance of being connected to the community.

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    39 min
  • Terrysa Guerra

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    Life often leads us in new directions. For those who have worked in social justice, change is always happening, but personal change can be overlooked. In this episode, Terrysa Guerra, Co-Executive Director of United for Respect and a proud Texan, reflects on her leadership journey. She talks about how experiences like perimenopause and moving to Joshua Tree helped her redefine herself.

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    38 min
  • Isral DeBruin

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    In this episode, Isral DeBruin, a passionate education advocate, opens up about a year of heartbreaking loss and unexpected, overwhelming love. In less than twelve months, his family transformed from three to seven, and amid uncertainty and transformation, he discovers hope and leads with an open, generous heart.  

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    29 min
  • Michael Vanacore

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    This episode features Michael Vanacore, a former community organizer, father, and faith leader from Montgomery County, Maryland; together, we examine cynicism, hope, and the world as it is, while imagining what it could be. 

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    36 min
  • Josephine Kalipeni

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    This episode features Josie Kalipeni, a community leader, organizer, entrepreneur, and dedicated caregiver, who discusses leading as a woman, immigrant, and person of color, the challenges she has faced, and practical insights on care, identity, and resilience.

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    33 min
  • Yeku-Yeku Baker

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    This episode features Yeku-Yeku Baker, a retired veteran, mother, and grandmother, who shares her transformation journey and explains how she helps others heal from trauma through her life experience and expertise.

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    34 min
  • Anthony Oakes

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    In this episode, Anthony Oakes, a Washington, DC-based comedian, opens up about navigating relationships, confronting racism, and striving for authenticity both on and off stage.

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    29 min

About Causereaction

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Welcome to the Causereaction Podcast. After more than 20 years in nonprofit, issue-based work, I’ve met incredible leaders. In 30- to 40-minute segments, I uncover their stories, explore what…