Darnell speaks with guest Tanisha Sullivan, President Boston NAACPTOPICS OF DISCUSSIONWhy did you decide to work with the NAACP?Branch Leadership ChallengesWhat’s the difference between NAACP & Urban LeagueHow do both organizations work together?Volunteer WorkPipeline To LeadershipThe Gift of CollaborationExplanation of Branches/JurisdictionBody/Dash cams in DMR (Dorchester, Mattapan and Roxbury)Problem of Unsolved HomicidesAttack on Black Women/Men Nationwide IssuesBodycam ExpansionRelevence of UL&NAHas Boston changed much since 1973?Recent Fenway Park IncidentSystemic and Structural Racism Discussion

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Darnell Williams speaks with guest Rev. Tracy Jackson Antoine from the office on Violence Against Women.TOPICS OF DISCUSSIONExplanation of organizationEducation offerings of non profit organizationHow the organization works with womenHow Tracy got involvedExposure at White House and in Washington DCPartnership between org and Urban LeagueDifference between VICTIM & SURVIVORThe effects of Silence in abusive relationshipVarious Stages:DenialShameNot In ControlFearEconomicsPower /ControlDomestic/Sexual Violence In The HomeShifting Cultural NormsCommunity Education/ChurchesChanging BehaviorsPrevention/Intervention/Help Available for victims and abusersOffering of Safety TipsBelieving The VictimConfidentialityOutreach w/Boston Police DepartmentCultural Humility/Understanding

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Host Darnell L. Williams, President and CEO of Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts speaks with Massachusetts State Representative Aaron Michlewitz about expanded background checks for drivers in the transportation sector. Topics:The removal of drivers from car service jobs (Uber/Lyft/Sidecar)Transportation Network CompaniesEconomic Effects of Removed DriversBackground ChecksThe debate over fingerprintingBoston Cab CompaniesPublic Safety Issues regarding drivers with past recordsThe Department of Public Utilities

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