Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and Intention

Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and Intention

By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy LittlejohnComedySociety & CultureReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and Intention episodes

  • Season Finale

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    We close out the season today and we flipped the script! 

    Rev. Tara Spuhler McCabe interviews US!

    Thanks to all of you for supporting  us this season! We will be back with new episodes on September 12th!

    If you are interested in being on the show or sponsoring us email [email protected]

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    1 hr 20 min
  • I Just Want to Be Free

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    This is a little bit of a different episode. It's a fun combo of just Shani and Jesy AND an interview with Rev. Shenea "Bishop" Leonard. 

    The founder of Abolition House and sought after speaker, Bishop uses their gifts to bring healing to their community--particularly those who are LGBTQIA, BIPOC, or have been harmed by the church. 

    Visit www. abolitionhouse.com/ for more information!

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    1 hr 4 min
  • Tension Precedes Transformation: SharRon Jamison

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    Chatting with SharRon Jamison this week was a joy and a true blessing. Join in on the conversation as we navigate priviledge, vulnerabilities, grief, and self-care. This is just the tip of the iceberg in this content rich episode!

    Visit sharronjamison.com for more information about her books, coaching, and modules!

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    1 hr 7 min
  • "Hey Auntie..."

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    From the Oscars to recent anti-Trans legislation, we get into it all.

    Also, you get to hear Shani's parking lot story

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    46 min
  • I Believe the Children are the future...And other things Whitney Houston Taught Us

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    Join us as we discuss the hot topic of Trans racial adoption with our guests, Chris and Heather Deacon. Be it learning to do hair, keeping their cool when confronted with ignorance (or not keeping their cool), or showing up for their child every single day--Chris and Heather talk about how they came to be parents through adoption. 

    The Rev. Dr. Chris Deacon is the Pastor at Northwood Presbyterian Church and the Vice Moderator of National Capital Presbytery. Heather Deacon is the Director of Business Affairs at National Capital Presbytery. 

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    1 hr 6 min
  • Don't Just Ask Me to the Party, Ask Me To Dance.

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    Join us as we chat with Pavita Singh, Executive Director of Girls Health Ed and author of To All of the Magic in Me: A Collection of Love Letters to All of Life's Emotions
    Visit https://www.pavitasingh.com/ or girlshealthed.org to learn more about what you hear in today's episode!

    Content Warning
    In this episode we discuss topics related to violence against women and trans/non-binary people and the policing of menstrual health. We understand that these topics can be sensitive or triggering for those who have experienced violence and/or have experienced body dysphoria. Please know that if this topic is something you feel will cause your more harm than help, we understand and encourage you to wait to tune back in next week. We respect and value who you are and the experiences you have had. Do what is right and healthy for you. 

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    52 min
  • You Make Me Feel...

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    ...Like a natural woman? Like I don't want to be fighting racism at 82? Like you do too much?

    Come sit in with us as we talk about what it means to OVER-ally, power hoarding, Shani's love for George Bush quotes, and Jesy's freakish memory. 

    It's a good one. 

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    57 min
  • Commissioner Erica Green

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    “We cannot become well in the same environment that we became ill.”
    Join us as we chat with DC Commissioner Erica Green and her journey of saying yes to serving in her community. 

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    1 hr

About Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and Intention

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Embracing Race seeks to provide a brave space for truthful storytelling that allows people to think beyond what has been learned and carried and wonder an alternative. This show connects the…