Fighting the Good Fight45

Tiana catches up with Takisha Jacobs, mental health advocate and co-founder of Connect to be the Change, a non profit focused on providing alternative ways to respond to trauma other than physical violence. 

Like so many other black women, Takisha has faced tremendous obstacles due to racism, sexism, classism, and more. Through her resiliency and determination, she has been able to navigate society’s ills and live a fulfilled life helping the most vulnerable population; the youth.

Resources-

Connect to Be the Change- https://connect2bethechange.org/

White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo

https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414

Listen to the dialogue between the host Tiana and Tyree Bonds, a local citizen in our community that lost his brother Eric Logan in the Spring of 2019. Listen to what's important to him as a fighter of the good fight, why he keeps going, and what drives him to fight.

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Stepping Forward by Richard Hardwood, https://theharwoodinstitute.org/books/stepping-forward-book

Little Book of Race and Restorative Justice: Black Lives, Healing, and US Social Transformation

https://livingjusticepress.org/product/little-book-of-race-and-restorative-justice/

Listen to the dialogue between the host Tiana and Henry Davis, Jr., a local leader in our community. Listen to what's important to him as a fighter of the good fight, why he keeps going, and what drives him to fight.

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Visit Twitter to learn more about Henry Davis, Jr. https://twitter.com/iamhenrydavisjr?lang=en

Visit Instagram to learn more about Henry Davis, Jr. https://www.instagram.com/henrydavisjr/

In today’s episode, titled, “Affirmations and Rituals,” I am going to share with you how I stay sane...PERIOD, in the education system.

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The articles referenced in today's episode were:

How to Manage Trauma, August 2022

https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Trauma-infographic.pdf

Understanding Child Trauma

https://www.samhsa.gov/child-trauma/understanding-child-trauma 

Addressing Employee Burnout: Are you solving the right problem? 

https://www.mckinsey.com/mhi/our-insights/addressing-employee-burnout-are-you-solving-the-right-problem 

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In today’s episode, titled, “Pockets of Success” Tiana is going to share with you her experiences with evidence-based practices that proved positive results in school communities.

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The articles referenced in today's episode were:

Rich students get better SAT scores—here’s why

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/03/rich-students-get-better-sat-scores-heres-why.html

School accountability: Yesterday, today, and tomorrow

https://kappanonline.org/accountability-yesterday-today-tomorrow-finn/

This time it’s personal: Shaping the ‘new possible’ through employee experience

https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/this-time-its-personal-shaping-the-new-possible-through-employee-experience

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In today’s episode, titled, “My Experience with Imposter Treatment,” I am going to share when I begin being treated as an imposter at the workplace, after expressing my whole true self.

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The articles referenced in today's episode were:

List of Black Men Killed in 2019

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_unarmed_African_Americans_killed_by_law_enforcement_officers_in_the_United_States#2019

Black Kids Face Racism Before They Even Start School...

https://projects.apnews.com/features/2023/from-birth-to-death/mental-health-black-children-investigation.html

"I'm Not Yelling", by Elizabeth Leiba

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethleiba/

Why Diversity Matters?- McKinsey Report

https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/why-diversity-matters

Ki Thought Bridge Report- Ki Thought Bridge, LLC

http://cdn.harmonyapp.com/assets/4e304a99dabe9d14be0104c1/kithoughtbridge_report_211.pdf

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In this episode titled, “The Making of a Black Woman Leader in Education,” the host, Tiana, is going to explore how and why she became a leader in education and whether or not she feels she is achieving the mission she set out to achieve.

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The articles referenced in today’s episode were:

McKinsey Report- Women in the Workplace 2022

https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mcki...

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In the opening episode, Tiana the host, will discuss the recent Essence Magazine article, "Women, specifically Black, are Leaving the Workforce," and how it applies to her experience in the workforce.

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The articles referenced in today’s episode were:

Nearly 40% of Black Women Have Quit Jobs Because They Don't Feel Emotionally Safe

https://www.essence.com/news/money-ca...

The Purposeful Silencing of Black Women- https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2018/...

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