Educational Equity Emancipation

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In this powerful episode, Christina "Pip" Pipkin shares her personal story of growing up with a father who was wanted by the FBI. Despite the challenges she faced, Pip found her way to success, becoming an educator and pursuing a doctorate. She reflects on the crucial role her teachers and community played in shaping her path, and explores the profound impact of parental incarceration on children. Pip advocates for the use of technology to maintain connections between incarcerated parents and their children, highlighting the potential to break the cycle of incarceration and create positive change.

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In this episode, Dr. Almitra Berry sits down with Christina Pipkin, a lifelong educator and equity warrior, to discuss her personal journey and the importance of supporting students with incarcerated parents. Pipkin shares her own experiences growing up with an incarcerated father and the role educators can play in creating inclusive and supportive environments for these students. The conversation explores the impact of teacher expectations and the need to strengthen the relationship between the caregiver, the incarcerated parent, and the child.

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In this episode, Dr. Amitra Berry interviews Dennis Thomas, the former Vice President of Strategic Development at Organic Life and founder of DT Global Consulting. With a wealth of experience in business development in the education food service industry, Dennis is passionate about driving growth and innovation and meeting the needs of marginalized children They discuss the state of food service in marginalized communities, including issues around the quality and nutritional value of food provided in school lunch programs. Thomas shares his insights on the disparities and challenges faced by students in accessing healthy, equitable meals, and advocates for changes to ensure all children have access to nutritious food in a secure environment. 

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In this episode, Dr. Amitra Berry dives deep into the last two key issues of Project 2025 - the proposed elimination of Title I funding and the restructuring of special education funding. She explains how these changes would have a devastating impact on students of color, LGBTQ students, and students from low-income families, further exacerbating existing educational inequities. Dr. Berry emphasizes the racist, genderist, and classist nature of these proposals and the broad societal implications if they were to be implemented.

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In this episode, Dr. Almitra Berry sits down with Jason Browne, a masterful storyteller and seasoned speaker. Jason has a book coming out along with a new podcast, and he recently captivated audiences with a TEDx talk offering a surprising perspective on the topic of both his book and podcast: The Transformative Possibilities of Privilege.

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Jason Browne is a multifaceted individual with a diverse range of interests and talents. From kayaking to music-making, he has explored various creative avenues. After a 15-year career in the IT industry, Jason found his true calling in public speaking, radio, and video game streaming. He is now preparing to share his insights on the transformative possibilities of privilege through his upcoming book and podcast, drawing from his knowledge and experiences.

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What if protecting parental rights means jeopardizing the safety and autonomy of LGBTQ+ students? In this thought-provoking episode of the 3E Podcast, guest host Christina Pipkin, known as Pip, tackles the contentious topic of Project 2025's Suggested Mandates for Parental Rights in Education. We dissect the implications of these proposed mandates on LGBTQ+ student issues, scrutinizing the push to define sex solely in biological terms and the call to remove LGBTQ+ initiatives from U.S. foreign policy. Pip raises critical questions about the exclusion of the LGBTQ+ community from human rights protections, urging listeners to consider the broader consequences of these controversial policies.

As we navigate through the heated debate surrounding parental rights in education, we delve into the essence of Project 2025's Parents' Bill of Rights. This episode explores the tension between parental authority and the need for schools to support LGBTQ+ students, touching on issues of gender identity and curriculum content. Pip challenges us to rethink the balance between parental control and the rights of every child to thrive, highlighting the potential dangers of elevating parental rights above all. Tune in for a compelling discussion that sheds light on one of the most polarizing issues in education today.

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In this episode, Dr. Almitra Berry interviews Kevin Johnson, the founder and CEO of the Johnson Leadership Group. They discuss Kevin's background, his passion for writing and promoting literacy, and his insights on leadership and accountability in public education. Kevin emphasizes the importance of leading by example and modeling desired behaviors for students and educators. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by marginalized learners and the need for stable, supportive environments in schools. Overall, the episode explores strategies for transforming public education through effective, servant-minded leadership and a focus on serving the needs of all students. 

About Kevin Johnson

Johnson is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of The Johnson Leadership Group, LLC, and an Independent certified coach, mentor, trainer and speaker with the nationally recognized John Maxwell Team, where he leads learning experiences that are tailored to meet the specific needs of the audience to help maximize efficiency, growth, awareness and effectiveness. A native of Richmond, VA, Kevin is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Business and he earned a Master's Certification in Government Contracting from The George Washington University, Washington, DC. He completed a 34-year career with the federal government in 2017, has been married for 30 years and raised three sons. Since 2001, Kevin has written 20 books, as a principle or contributing author, on such diverse topics as Faith, Book Marketing, Blended Families, Finance, and Leadership. His current book series - Leadership with a Servant's Heart - have earned 15 literary awards and is a 2-time new release best-seller on Amaxon.com. Recently, Kevin was honored with the Leadership Award from Men Impact Change (2020) and Outstanding Leadership Award from Education 2.0 Conference (2023). His life's mission is to create a generation of next level leaders around the globe.

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In this episode, the speaker delves into the concerning proposals within Project 2025 that aim to limit federal civil rights enforcement and change student discipline policies, which would disproportionately harm marginalized students. The speaker highlights the critical role of the disparate impact standard and warns that its elimination would further marginalize vulnerable populations. The discussion covers the potential long-term impacts, such as the perpetuation of the school-to-prison pipeline and widening achievement gaps. The speaker urges listeners to become "equity warriors" and make informed voting choices to support leaders and policies that prioritize fairness and inclusion in education.

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Communication Coach Marcus Aurelius Higgs shares his "Show Up" framework and strategies to help parents maintain a meaningful relationship with their preteen (ages 10-14), including the importance of "you time" and navigating the digital landscape.

Bio: M. Aurelius Higgs

Marcus is a communication coach for parents of preteens (ages 10-14). He helps them show up and maintain a meaningful relationship with their child during these crucial formative years. He works with parents who value doing hard things and want to connect with their tween before it's too late to bridge the gap. 

With a multicultural background himself—born to a Filipino mother and a Bahamian father—Marcus finds particular joy in supporting families communicate across generational and cultural divides. 

His own diverse upbringing, coupled with over decade and a half of international experience across East Asia, Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and South America, has given him unique insights into cross-cultural communication. Now he's on a mission to globally mend parent-child relationships through effective communication and shared storytelling.

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In this episode, Dr. Almitra Berry discusses the concerning details of Project 2025, a plan championed by the Heritage Foundation that aims to dismantle the federal Department of Education and redirect public education funding to private and religious schools through voucher programs. Dr. Berry outlines how this plan would exacerbate existing inequities in the education system and negatively impact marginalized students and communities. She urges listeners to take action by sharing this information with others and joining the fight to protect public education.

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