In episode 13 of Fluid Truth, Attorney Shirley Skyers-Thomas sits down with Orsella R Hughes, Executive Director for the Prosperity Foundation – focused on creating a unique impact in Connecticut’s Black communities in the areas of education, economics, and health. She is also the Pastor of Allen Chapel AME Church in Hartford, CT, and owner of Serenity Ceremonies by Rev. Orsella, LLC – a wedding officiating and premarital counseling business.

We sat down to discuss, the power of stories and the importance of our narratives.  

Fluid Truth is a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio. It is hosted by Attorney Shirley Skyers-Thomas and produced by Johnny Marquardt. The executive producer is David DesRoches, director of community programming.

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In episode 12 of Fluid Truth, Attorney Shirley Skyers-Thomas sits down with Mr. Clive Terrelonge who is a former track and field athlete and the current Asst Coach & Sprints & Jumps coach at Fayetteville State University.  He was an accomplished collegiate and professional athlete who specialized in the 800meter and 400meter. Mr Terrelonge was twice an Olympian for Jamaica, competing in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona and in 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.

He shares stories of multiple instances when he was stopped by police officers for simply driving, and the impact that those occurrences have had on him.  

Fluid Truth is a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio. It is hosted by Attorney Shirley Skyers-Thomas and produced by Johnny Marquardt. The executive producer is David DesRoches, director of community programming.

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In episode eleven of Fluid Truth, Attorney Shirley Skyers-Thomas sits down with Dr. Larry Wilner, practicing physician in the field of chiropractic medicine. Dr. Wilner shares his experience and insight having treated patients for over 30 years. He discusses the impact of economics on wellness and concepts of equity in patient care.

Fluid Truth is a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio. It is hosted by attorney Shirley Skyers-Thomas and produced by Johnny Marquardt. The executive producer is David DesRoches, director of community programming.

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In episode ten of Fluid Truth, Attorney Shirley Skyers-Thomas sits down with Ms. Suprena Shuler, program manager focusing on advocating for youth and their families within the Child Welfare System. She shares stories that highlight the predicament and disparity that children and families are in. Although the circumstances are often dire, the conversation is changing for the better.

Fluid Truth is a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio. It is hosted by attorney Shirley Skyers-Thomas and the executive producer is David DesRoches, director of community programming.

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In episode nine of Fluid Truth, Attorney Shirley Skyers-Thomas sits down with Mr. James Fulton, substance abuse/ mental health counselor in the city of Bridgeport. His story describes a period of incarceration having served extra years, a vacated sentence, and a pardon. During this time he earned his Bachelors in Human Service and Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He shares why he insists on giving back and discusses how he reached his current state, despite the circumstances.

Fluid Truth is a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio. It is hosted by attorney Shirley Skyers-Thomas and the executive producer is David DesRoches, director of community programming.

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Inayah sits down to discuss how the stories passed down from her mother have shaped her, how she uses the term "the in- justice system" and where healing justice and community restoration have a place in our society,

Inayah promotes healing by writing curriculum for schools, developing children’s literature, and teaching media-integrated, culturally responsive courses - primarily centered on Social Emotional Learning. She loves to share in learning communities so that she can continue to create and support healthy community spaces that help people heal, cope, and overcome the social barriers dictated by our society. Fluid Truth is a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio. It is hosted by attorney Shirley Skyers-Thomas. The executive producer is David DesRoches, director of community programming

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Tyler Mack is the current legislative aide to the State Senate President Pro Tempore of Connecticut. His goal is to get communities that are disenfranchised to be more politically engaged. We sat down to discuss if one's encounter with the justice system can be "no encounter" and how to create balance by spreading the message of political involvement. Fluid Truth is a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio. It is hosted by attorney Shirley Skyers-Thomas. The executive producer is David DesRoches, director of community programming.

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On episode six of Fluid Truth, attorney Shirley Skyers-Thomas sits down with attorney Eroll Skyers, Attorney Skyers has a wide range of trial experience in personal injury law and criminal law on both the State and Federal levels. He has made a career from persuading juries to generously find in favor personal injury clients; and similarly gaining not guilty verdicts for clients who have been accused of serious criminal felonies. Mr. Skyers has been lead counsel in major litigation projects involving personal injury, civil rights, multi jurisdictional contract disputes, criminal and commercial cases. His story surrounds and experience he had in the courtroom when his client exclaimed that the opposition was being untruthful. Listen in to find out what the verdict was and why attorney Skyers believes that we are moving away from trusting human eyes. Fluid Truth is a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio. It is hosted by attorney Shirley Skyers-Thomas and produced by Mike Bachmann. The executive producer is David DesRoches, director of community programming.

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On episode five of Fluid Truth, attorney Shirley Skyers-Thomas sits down with Al Brooks, a former NYPD police officer. Mr. Brooks spent 20 years on the police force, and his story surrounds an encounter with a young man. At the time of the incident, Mr. Brooks was training to become an EMT. His actions saved a young man who found himself in trouble on the streets. Many people point Mr. Brooks as the man who saved his life. For Mr. Brooks, he was just doing his job. Fluid Truth is a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio. It is hosted by attorney Shirley Skyers-Thomas and produced by Mike Bachmann. The executive producer is David DesRoches, director of community programming.

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On episode four of Fluid Truth, attorney Shirley Skyers-Thomas sits down with Dr. Gnimbin A. Ouattara, Associate Professor of History and International Studies at Brenau University. Originally from the Ivory Coast, Dr. Ouattara discusses the importance of the meaning of his name and how it impacted him growing up. He was accepted as a Fulbright scholar to Georgia State University. An unexpected encounter with the police forced Dr. Ouattara into imprisonment while attending school. Listen in to find out Dr. Ouattara's experience in prison, as well as why he would never change his past based on the human experience. Fluid Truth is a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio. It is hosted by attorney Shirley Skyers-Thomas and produced by Mike Bachmann. The executive producer is David DesRoches, director of community programming.

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