This episode is a birthday reflection as Wanda moves from 40 to 41. She shares all the things she's learned this past year and what she expects in the coming year.

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In part 2 of Wanda's conversation with her Aunt Jackie, Aunt Jackie shares her perspective on their community and how everyone worked together. Wanda expresses how happy she is to be a part of, and to come from, a community that was intentionally built to save them.

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Wanda continues highlighting her Anti-Oppressive community as she talks with her Aunt Jackie. Aunt Jackie explains her role as a liaison between two communities and the goals she had for the next generation.

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In part 2 of Wanda's conversation with her Aunt Faye, Aunt Faye shares more about what Wanda and Lissa were like as children. Wanda reflects on the ways they were taught how to live in community with one another, including important lessons on how to argue, disagree, and forgive each other.

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Wanda is joined by her Aunt Faye, Dr. Linda McMullen, and they discuss the ways that Aunt Faye took on her role as aunt, caretaker, and second mom, to instill the skill sets and values that became necessary for Wanda and Lissa to do the work that they do today.

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Wanda explores the community aspect of creating a sustainability plan around liberation. She shares why community is valuable as you grow.

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Wanda explores the history and popularity of Digital Blackface, the prevalence of Black culture being appropriated by non-Black folx. She shares how these forms of "entertainment and laughs" have been used to dehumanize an entire race and culture for centuries.

CNN Article: What's 'digital blackface?' And why is it wrong when White people use it?

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Wanda discusses the recent political firestorm around gun control laws. Hear why now is the time for white women to take action and disrupt the system.

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Wanda explores the double standard of race regarding Black athletes. She discusses the recent events involving LSU's Angel Reese and Iowa's Caitlin Clark and shares how whiteness does all it can to remind people of their place.

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Wanda is joined by Lissa Swan to discuss the Practice Liberation Academy this time around. Hear about the sense of groundedness Lissa brings and what updates and considerations are now a part of PLA.

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