InflexionPoint Podcast: Cultivating Change from the Inside Out Creating a Brave Space for Conversations about Personal Transformation, Racism, and Accountability

InflexionPoint Podcast: Cultivating Change from the Inside Out Creating a Brave Space for Conversations about Personal Transformation, Racism, and Accountability

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InflexionPoint Podcast: Cultivating Change from the Inside Out Creating a Brave Space for Conversations about Personal Transformation, Racism, and Accountability episodes

  • Every Child Deserves to Have a Future: Justice for Nolan Wells
    Every Child Deserves to Have a Future: Justice for Nolan WellsAn eight-year-old’s declaration—“Every child deserves to have a future”—becomes a mirror through which we examine Nolan Wells, America’s racial history, adultification, language, inherited worldview, and what adults transmit to the next generation. We proclaim Justice for Nolan Wells, inspired by the words emanating from heart of an 8 year old posing a profound question: “What are you teaching your children, adults?”For Black Americans, Nolan's story does not arrive in a historical vacuum.
    When I say that, I am not talking about a roll call of famous cases whose names became headlines, documentaries, hashtags, or movements. The truth is larger—and far more devastating—than the names America remembers. People were enslaved, brutalized and killed whose stories were never recorded. Racial terror occurred outside the reach—though sometimes with the participation, acquiescence or indifference—of institutions supposedly responsible for justice. Families grieved people whose deaths never entered the national record. The gaps in that record are themselves part of the history. So, the sting runs deep.
    But intellectual discipline does not require historical amnesia.

    We can hold historical truth, historical memory, and the evidentiary facts of Nolan's individual case simultaneously. And those evidentiary facts require care. Where the evidence remains undetermined, we should resist manufacturing certainty in either direction. And perhaps that is why unanswered questions can hurt in ways difficult to explain outside the history. They have echoes.

    Giveaways:

    · Audience Reflection Ethos: InflexionPoint Podcast Episode 114
      Download Workbook: https://theplacetosoar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IPP-Audience-Reflection-EP114-OCT-7_2026.pdf
      Or Submit Responses Online: https://forms.gle/yrAqQ3fMVD9aAQ916

    · Previous EP: March 1, 2023

    · The Sting of Adultification Bias Felt By Black Girls
      https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/ttrevelution/episode/inflexionpointpodcast3acultivatingchangefromtheinsideout3athestingofadultificationbiasfeltbyblackgirls-34382/

    · Garen Horst—Justice as the Pursuit of the Truth
      https://dailyjournal.com/articles/389423-justice-as-the-pursuit-of-the-truth

    · Justice for Nolan Wells
      Seven John Singleton: Every Child Deserves to Have a Future
      https://www.linkedin.com/posts/john-w-jones-327673b_we-will-find-justice-for-nolan-every-child-ugcPost-7508885681172074496-4H_A

    · Atlanta University Center Students
      Organize March Demanding Justice for Nolan Wells. https://www.instagram.com/reels/Dd-I1uss5YA/
      https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/nolan-wells-atlanta-students-march/

    · The Essence of Innocence: Consequences of Dehumanizing Black Children
      https://inflexionpointpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/psp-a0035663.pdf

    · Black Boys Viewed as Older, Less Innocent then Whites
      https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2014/03/black-boys-older?s=09&utm_source=chatgpt.com
      https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2014/03/black-boys-older?s=09&utm_source=chatgpt.com

    · Jackson Katz—Language, Violence, and the Bystander
      Katz's work is useful for examining how language can direct attention toward or away from particular people in narratives about violence.
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElJxUVJ8blw

    · Reimagine We Mini Workshop Series: A Powerful Mini Workshop Series Covering the 4 Pillars of the Reimagine We Framework.

    · $25 Per Person Per Workshop. A bold, guided experience to (1) confront the beliefs shaping how you see yourself, others, and the world, (2) examine the belief systems underneath them, and (3) empower personal transformation towards collective sovereignty.
      https://collections.humanitix.com/reimagine-we-the-conversations-most-people-avoidbut-cant-afford-to-ignore#CollectionAbout-title
    54 min
  • Community Engagement Case Study: We R Here Corp Brooklyn NY.
    COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CASE STUDY: WE R HERE CORP 
    Mission: Preserving Our Legacy, Inspiring Our Future, Enlightening Our Community. Our curriculum is called Unforgotten.We R Here Corp, located in Brooklyn New York, brings historical figures and ancestors back to life through cemetery-based reenactments, skits, and presentations by youth and young adults. They help honor the strength, spirit, and sacrifice that built our communities. This is legacy work. Through its programs and initiatives, We R Here Corp. brings history to life while helping young people build confidence, cultural pride, purpose, and a deeper understanding of the legacy they carry forward.Through its programs and initiatives, We R Here Corp. brings history to life while helping young people build confidence, cultural pride, purpose, and a deeper understanding of the legacy they carry forward.
    Featured Guest:
    Mrs. Olajide Wilkerson Ojefomola, award-winning entrepreneur, business consultant, mentor, cultural advocate, Global community partner, philanthropist and Vice President of We R Here Corp. Olajide is a graduate of Florida International University and founder of Yoruba Elevation Mastery and Naija Glam Shop. Her work focuses on entrepreneurship, empowerment, cultural preservation, spiritual development, and building generational wealth. 


    Giveaways:

    · The Livingstones Ancestral Program: Paul Robeson Youth Historical Reenactment
      Watch one of our young participants bring Paul Robeson’s story to life, from Rutgers scholar-athlete to lawyer, actor, global artist, and courageous advocate. Through his story, our youth learn to challenge negative labels, stand in their truth, find their voice, and draw strength from those who came before them.
      https://youtu.be/RbfzpZAmyEM

    · Cornerstones of Giving Program Osogbo, Nigeria
      Through our work in Osogbo, Nigeria, We R Here Corp. provided food and school supplies to children and families in the community. This work is about giving back while building a stronger connection between the Diaspora and the Homeland.
      https://youtu.be/E4nhyALeZhA

    · Unforgotten Curriculum November 2026–June 2027
      Our Unforgotten Curriculum launches in November 2026 and runs through June 2027. Through the Livingstones Ancestral Program, youth and young adults will learn their history and participate in historical reenactments on sacred grounds throughout New York City. [email protected]

    · Celebrating the 2026 Tapestry of Black Voices Awards
      We R Here Corp is proud to celebrate our founder's recognition among the 2026 Tapestry of Black Voices honorees. This award honors the work of preserving history, amplifying heritage, and uplifting community voices through education, remembrance, and cultural service. The recognition reflects our mission to keep ancestral legacy present, useful, and inspiring for young people, families https://conversationsincolor.org/the-tapestry-of-black-voices-awards/

    · Support Our Youth. Preserve Our Legacy.
      Your donation supports youth programs, historical reenactments, educational field trips, and community outreach. We are 100% volunteer-powered. https://givebutter.com/we-r-here-corp-historical-figures-ancestors-the-youthyoung-adults-said-they-wont-be-forgotten-5i6tt5/olaijidewilkerson

    · Solid Stones Community Partnership
      Community Heritage Collaboration NYS Assembly District 56
      In October 2026, We R Here Corp. will collaborate with Assembly .member Stefani Zinerman in support of the District 56 Legacy and Heritage Tour initiative.
      Together, we are helping preserve local history and honor the people and stories that helped shape our communities. Become a Solid Stone.

    · Audience Reflection Ethos: InflexionPoint Podcast Episode 113
      Case study on Grassroots Institution-Building: We Are Here Corp, Brooklyn NY
      https://theplacetosoar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IPP-Audience-Reflection-Ethos-EP113-SEPT-16_2026.pdf
    56 min
  • Reimagine We Framework: Self-Mastery and the Worldview Accountability Funnel
    Self-Mastery and the Worldview Accountability Funnel
    This episode introduces a practical Self-Mastery tool for examining monolithic claims about Black people. “Monolithic thinking is dangerous because it strips millions of people of their individuality, then turns a manufactured racial narrative into permission to judge, exclude, control, and harm them.”
    The Worldview Accountability Funnel narrows sweeping claims about Black people until the speaker must confront the relational distance between what they believe, what they can prove, and whom they actually know—because when certainty exceeds both evidence and relationship, what remains is not knowledge, but worldview conditioning. This central question arises: How Certain Are You About People You Do Not Know?
    From Monolith to Human Being
    1. State the Claim: Black people are...
    2. Trace the Source: Who or what taught you that?
    3. Weigh the evidence: Does your certainty exceed your experience?
    4. Define the Behavior: What exactly do you mean?
    5. Test the Relationship: Whom do you actually know?
    6. Revise or Relinquish: Say only what the evidence supports.


    Giveaways:

    · InflexionPoint Podcast Video Archives
      https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/ttrevelution/show/inflexionpoint-podcast-cultivating-change-from-the-inside-out-358/

    · InflexionPoint Podcast App
      Apple Download: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/inflexionpoint-podcast-app/id6789183544

    · Audience Reflection Ethos: InflexionPoint Podcast Episode 112
      https://theplacetosoar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Audience-Reflection-Ethos_EP112_SEPT-2_2026-1.pdf

    · The Danger of a Single Story — Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie⁠
      Demonstrates how reducing a people to one repeated narrative erases their complexity and produces distorted certainty.
      https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story

    · Popular and Pervasive Stereotypes of African Americans — Smithsonian NMAAHC
      Explains how monolithic portrayals of Black people were historically constructed to support racism and deny Black personhood.
      https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/popular-and-pervasive-stereotypes-african-americans

    · Essentialism Promotes Racial Prejudice by Increasing Endorsement of Social Hierarchies
      Provides research connecting racial essentialism—the belief that racial groups share fixed, inherent qualities—with increased prejudice toward Black people.
      https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7643920

    · Individuating Multiple Persons Reduces Implicit Racial Bias
      Directly supports your movement from monolith to human being: perceiving people as distinct individuals rather than interchangeable group members can reduce stereotyping and implicit racial bias.
      https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9355476
    57 min
  • Reimagine We Framework: Self-Mastery and the Worldview Accountability Funnel
    SELF-MASTERY AND THE WORLDVIEW ACCOUNTABILITY FINNEL
    This episode introduces a practical Self-Mastery tool for examining monolithic claims about Black people. “Monolithic thinking is dangerous because it strips millions of people of their individuality, then turns a manufactured racial narrative into permission to judge, exclude, control, and harm them.”
    The Worldview Accountability Funnel narrows sweeping claims about Black people until the speaker must confront the relational distance between what they believe, what they can prove, and whom they actually know—because when certainty exceeds both evidence and relationship, what remains is not knowledge, but worldview conditioning. This central question arises: How Certain Are You About People You Do Not Know?
    FROM MONOLITH TO HUMAN BEING

    1. State the Claim: Black people are...
    2. Trace the Source: Who or what taught you that?
    3. Weigh the evidence: Does your certainty exceed your experience?
    4. Define the Behavior: What exactly do you mean?
    5. Test the Relationship: Whom do you actually know?
    6. Revise or Relinquish: Say only what the evidence supports.

    AUDIENCE REFLECTION ETHOS
    Worldview Accountability Funnel: How Certain Are You About People You Do Not Know?


    • What do you believe about Black people that your actual relationships—or lack of relationships—cannot honestly support?
    • If your certainty did not come from personal knowledge, who or what constructed that worldview for you?
    • What belief are you willing to confront, revise, or relinquish so that you can encounter a human being instead of a racial narrative?



    Giveaways:

    · InflexionPoint Podcast App
      Apple Download: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/inflexionpoint-podcast-app/id6789183544

    · Audience Reflection Ethos: InflexionPoint Podcast Episode 112
      https://theplacetosoar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Audience-Reflection-Ethos_EP112_SEPT-2_2026-1.pdf

    · The Danger of a Single Story — Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie⁠
      Demonstrates how reducing a people to one repeated narrative erases their complexity and produces distorted certainty.
      https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story

    · Popular and Pervasive Stereotypes of African Americans — Smithsonian NMAAHC
      Explains how monolithic portrayals of Black people were historically constructed to support racism and deny Black personhood.
      https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/popular-and-pervasive-stereotypes-african-americans

    · Essentialism Promotes Racial Prejudice by Increasing Endorsement of Social Hierarchies
      Provides research connecting racial essentialism—the belief that racial groups share fixed, inherent qualities—with increased prejudice toward Black people.
      https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7643920

    · Individuating Multiple Persons Reduces Implicit Racial Bias
      Directly supports your movement from monolith to human being: perceiving people as distinct individuals rather than interchangeable group members can reduce stereotyping and implicit racial bias.
      https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9355476

    · REIMAGINE WE: THE CONVERSATION MOST PEOPLE RESIST—BUT CAN’T AFFORD TO AVOID
      A Powerful Mini Workshop Series Covering the 4 Pillars of the Reimagine We Framework.

    · $25 Per Workshop
      https://collections.humanitix.com/reimagine-we-the-conversations-most-people-avoidbut-cant-afford-to-ignore#CollectionAbout-title
      A bold, guided experience to (1) confront the beliefs shaping how you see yourself, others, and the world, and (2) examine the belief systems underneath them.

    · InflexionPoint Podcast Private Facebook Group
      https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19US214Bbk/?mibextid=wwXIfr
    57 min
  • Martyrs Day July 5, 2026 Recap: The Birth of a Vision
    Martyrs Day July 5, 2026 Recap: Birth of a Vision. We're hoping you caught the previous episodes discussing the Inaugural Martyrs Day 2026 event held on July 5, 2026. In this episode we bring you a recap of the day with proclamations and events happening in communities throughout the nation.Birth of a Vision. Martyrs Day is a vision conceived in the heart, mind, and soul of Gloria J. Brown Marshall. Martyrs Day July 5, 2026 became a statement of reckoning, recognition, and celebration.  Using her prowess as an American civil rights attorney, legal correspondent, author, playwright, essayist, and racial justice activist, Gloria put out a call across the nation. MartyrsDay.US became a reality when the National Inaugural Martyrs Day Founders emerged: Ronald B. Saunders, Yunior Rivas, Ebony L. Dendy, Reginal Van Lee, Tenzin Gund Marrow, Vincent DeForest, Gwen Howze, Martha R. Conley, Ronald Collins, Dr. Andrew Smallwood, Anita D. Russell, Dr. Margaret Bristow, Dr. Artie Travis, Tamara M. Saunders, Kim E. Andrews, Bonita Penn, Lea Blumenfeld, Jawan Finley, and Martha Swan. Once assembled the organizing committee got to work, beginning with the Martyrs Day Resolution conjoined with the power of memory, purpose, proclamations, and national events. Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch Inaugural Commemoration of Martyrs Day: Our History Transcends the Future “We are making history. The Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH (Association for the Study of African American Life and History) is the first branch to recognize  Martyrs Day. The branch was honored to be in the forefront supporting, promoting, and disseminating information about Martyrs Day." —Ronald B.Saunders, Branch President

    Giveaways:

    · Gloria J. Browne-Marshall:
      https://iop.harvard.edu/fellows/gloria-browne-marshall
      https://www.browne-marshall23.com
      https://www.press.org/events/npc-headliners-protest-history-united-states-gloria-browne-marshall#video

    · Dr.Edna B. Mckenzie Branch of ASALH:
      https://ednabmckenziepgh-asalh.org

    · Martyrs Day Slide Show:
      https://videos.files.wordpress.com/Y4t6yjkL/slide-show-martyrs-day_frederick-douglss.mp4

    · Branch Event Videos:
      Why We Remember - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uifkDh-jyEI
      Full Event Video on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P16TnEAC2I&t=3508s

    · REIMAGINE WE HUMANITIX ONLINE EVENTS:
      Powerful Mini Workshop Series Covering the 4 Pillars of the Reimagine We Framework.

    · $25 Per Workshop

    · A bold, guided experience to (1) confront the beliefs shaping how you see yourself, others, and the world, and (2) examine the belief systems underneath them.
      https://events.humanitix.com/host/anita-d-russell

    · Audience Reflection Ethos Download
      https://theplacetosoar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IPP-Run-Sheet-EP-111-AUG-19_2026.pdf

    · InflexionPoint Podcast App
      Apple Download: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/inflexionpoint-podcast-app/id6789183544

    · Subscribe to Anita D Russell on Substack
      https://anitadrussell.substack.com
    55 min
  • Encore: Reimagine DEI: The Worldview Vision of Celeste Warren
    Reimagine DEI: The Worldview Vision of Celeste Warren
    In this episode of InflexionPoint Podcast we delve into "The Worldview Vision of Celeste Warren, Consultant, Speaker, Author, who describes herself as..."a diversity, equity and inclusion strategist, speaker, author, and consultant who partners with leaders and organizations to embed inclusive culture and equity into their core strategies and everyday practices. I support organizations to move from surface-level inclusion and equity efforts to measurable, sustainable change, equipping them with frameworks, training, and strategies that foster belonging, fairness, and high performance. My superpower is connecting heart and strategy — turning complex ideas about equity and inclusion into clear, actionable models that leaders can implement today. I am inspired by the resilience and brilliance of individuals from all backgrounds when given the opportunity and space to thrive, and by the daily possibility of designing systems that allow everyone to succeed.”

    Reflection: Why Does Reimagining DEI Feel Right Today? Celeste says. “Sharing practical insights and lived experience that help listeners move from awareness to action — breaking down barriers, clarifying equity, and inspiring leaders at all levels to build workplaces and communities where everyone feels heard, valued, and able to contribute. 

    Reflection: Worldview Formation, Experiences and Narratives. We explore Celeste's response to questions like:  How do you understand the role of worldview in shaping personal or collective behavior? How do you engage conversations across difference, disagreement, uncertainty, or different worldviews?

    Celeste Warren: Redefining DEI Leadership through 4 Core Services:


    1. Customized DEI strategies
    2. Professional training programs
    3. Speaking engagements
    4. Organizational counseling.


    Books by Celeste Warren: https://crwdiversity.com/#book and Destination STEM: https://destinationstem.org
    The Truth About Equity: A Personal and Practical Guide. This powerful and urgent read will change the way you think about fairness and inclusion. With clear, compelling analogies, it breaks down complex issues of equity and invites readers to become active agents of change.
    How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador. Many individuals feel they don’t have a role to play in driving diversity and inclusion, but everyone has a role to play to make real change. Her book will provide individuals with a guide for how they can specifically leverage their abilities to create the culture they want to see, where everyone can feel engaged and empowered to add value.

    Destination STEM: Forging a Brighter Futurefor Students of Color. A non-profit created to enable a future for students of color and students in need who desire to seek careers within the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. "Our desire is to help students of color and those in need see the possibilities that exist by exposing them to opportunities to learn about STEM related fields- We provide awareness and education programs as well as other resources to students pursuing STEM degrees."


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  • Reimagine DEI: The Worldview Vision of Celeste Warren
    Reimagine DEI: The Worldview Vision of Celeste Warren
    In this episode of InflexionPoint Podcast we delve into "The Worldview Vision of Celeste Warren, Consultant, Speaker, Author, who describes herself as..."a diversity, equity and inclusion strategist, speaker, author, and consultant who partners with leaders and organizations to embed inclusive culture and equity into their core strategies and everyday practices. I support organizations to move from surface-level inclusion and equity efforts to measurable, sustainable change, equipping them with frameworks, training, and strategies that foster belonging, fairness, and high performance. My superpower is connecting heart and strategy — turning complex ideas about equity and inclusion into clear, actionable models that leaders can implement today. I am inspired by the resilience and brilliance of individuals from all backgrounds when given the opportunity and space to thrive, and by the daily possibility of designing systems that allow everyone to succeed.”

    Reflection: Why Does Reimagining DEI Feel Right Today? Celeste says. “Sharing practical insights and lived experience that help listeners move from awareness to action — breaking down barriers, clarifying equity, and inspiring leaders at all levels to build workplaces and communities where everyone feels heard, valued, and able to contribute. 

    Reflection: Worldview Formation, Experiences and Narratives. We explore Celeste's response to questions like:  How do you understand the role of worldview in shaping personal or collective behavior? How do you engage conversations across difference, disagreement, uncertainty, or different worldviews?

    Celeste Warren: Redefining DEI Leadership through 4 Core Services:


    1. Customized DEI strategies
    2. Professional training programs
    3. Speaking engagements
    4. Organizational counseling.


    Books by Celeste Warren: https://crwdiversity.com/#book and Destination STEM: https://destinationstem.org
    The Truth About Equity: A Personal and Practical Guide. This powerful and urgent read will change the way you think about fairness and inclusion. With clear, compelling analogies, it breaks down complex issues of equity and invites readers to become active agents of change.
    How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador. Many individuals feel they don’t have a role to play in driving diversity and inclusion, but everyone has a role to play to make real change. Her book will provide individuals with a guide for how they can specifically leverage their abilities to create the culture they want to see, where everyone can feel engaged and empowered to add value.

    Destination STEM: Forging a Brighter Futurefor Students of Color. A non-profit created to enable a future for students of color and students in need who desire to seek careers within the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. "Our desire is to help students of color and those in need see the possibilities that exist by exposing them to opportunities to learn about STEM related fields- We provide awareness and education programs as well as other resources to students pursuing STEM degrees."


    54 min
  • Rethinking Dehumanization: Justice Is More Than Changing Laws—It Is Restoring Moral Vision
    FROM MEMORY TO VISION. In our last episode discussing Martyrs Day July 5, 2026, we remembered people whose lives were taken because someone decided they were worth less than others. We remembered Black martyrs. Indigenous martyrs. White allies. Men. Women. Children. But remembrance raises another question: How does a society arrive at the point where some human beings no longer appear fully human? If we only remember what happened without asking why it happened, history remains a collection of tragedies instead of becoming a teacher. That brings us to today's conversation. What kind of worldview must exist for one human being to stop seeing another a fully human?

    WHAT IS DEHUMANIZATION?Why do martyrs exist at all? What kind of worldview creates martyrs? What happens inside individuals and societies when they lose the capacity to recognize the humanity of others? What if history’s greatest tragedy wasn’t simply that people were treated as less than human…What if the deeper tragedy was that entire societies lost the ability to recognize the humanity that was always there?

    HISTORICAL CONTEXT. Dehumanization has historically facilitated various harms, including racism, discrimination, slavery, and even genocide. It serves to legitimize violence and exploitation by reducing moral restraint and reinforcing social hierarchies. https://www.populismstudies.org/Vocabulary/dehumanization. But this understanding feels incomplete...






    WORLDVIEW CREATES WORLDS. Progression: Worldview > Perception > Narrative > Policy > Practice > History. Behavior doesn't necessarily begin with behavior; it begins with worldview. 



    AUDIENCE REFLECTION ETHOS. Perhaps the greatest tragedy of human history is not that some people were treated as though they were less than human. It is that entire societies learned to look directly at fully human people—and no longer see them.
    1. What stories have shaped the way you see people who are different from you?
    2. Where have you witnessed imagination being used to divide rather than unite?
    3. How might your own worldview influence the way you perceive another person’s humanity or dignity?



    Giveaways:

    · Registration for Martyrs Day Event hosted by the Dr. Edna B/ McKenzie Branch of ASALH (Association for the Study of African American Life and History)
      “Our History Transcends the Future: The Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH Inaugural Commemoration of Martyrs Day”
      https://zoom.us/meeting/register/EDbfzo9uTkK1yPhapEPa_w#/registration

    · Martyrs Day Press Release
      https://martyrsday.us/documents/Martyrs_Day_Press_Release_4_16_26.pdf

    · Download Full Audience Reflection Ethos
      https://theplacetosoar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Audience-Reflection-Ethos-EP-109-July-1_2026.pdf

    · Register for the Complimentary Reimagine We Exploration. Next Session July 9 at 6 PM ET
      Reimagine We: The Conversation Most People Avoid—But Can’t Afford To. A bold, guided experience to (1) confront the beliefs shaping how you see yourself, others, and the world and (2) examine the belief systems underneath them. https://events.humanitix.com/complimentary-reimagine-we-guided-experience
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  • The Myth of Independence

    The Myth of IndependenceIn today’s reflective conversation we explore America’s Independence Day.
    The Fourth of July 2026July 4th is one of the most sacred days in the America’s worldview narrative. Fireworks light the sky. Flags wave. Speeches echo with the language of liberty. But what are we really celebrating...historically?
    In 1776, a group of men declared, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
    It is one of the most powerful political statements ever written. Yet, it is also one of the most incomplete. Because at the very moment those words were proclaimed, millions were enslaved. Indigenous land was being taken. Women had no political voice. Freedom was declared—but not distributed.
    The Fifth of July 1852
    What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July? On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass delivered one of the most powerful speeches in American history. Invited to speak at a Fourth of July celebration in Rochester, New York, Douglass chose instead to speak on the July 5th — deliberately distancing himself from a holiday that celebrated freedom while millions of African Americans remained enslaved.July 5, 2026 represents America’s First Martyrs Day to Remember...
    Slain activists and protesters of any era in US History; those whose untimely death lead to positive changes in this nation; and those who made extraordinary sacrifices for equal justice throughout their lifetime.
    Martyrs Day Founder: Gloria J. Browne-Marshall. 
    Professor of constitutional law at John Jay College, (CUNY), an award -winning writer, a playwright, and a legal commentator. She has litigated cases for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and Community Legal Services.  Her previous works include She Took Justice: The Black Woman, Law, and Power and The Voting Rights War. Dr. Browne-Marshall "introduces Martyrs Day, a national remembrance for protesters killed in the fight for justice and equality, observed on July 5th. Inspired by Frederick Douglass’s speech, it honors activists who turned words into rights, sparking progress and fairness. 
    Reflection Questions: 


    1) What Does It Cost to Make Freedom Real? If July 4 declares freedom and July 5 tells the truth about freedom, then July 5 must also ask something more difficult . What will it sort to close the gap?
    2) Can we celebrate Independence honestly? America did not begin as a fully realized democracy. It began as a promise. A declaration of what it could be—not a reflection of what was. It requires protest, struggle, resistance, and the willingness to challenge the nation in the name of its own ideals.
    3) The real question is this: Can we celebrate Independence Day and Martyrs Day honestly? Because if we cannot, then celebration becomes performance. And freedom becomes theater.


    Giveaways:

    · July 5, 2026: Martyrs Day
      https://martyrsday.us
      Register Today! "Our History Transcends the Future: The Dr. Edna B. McKenzie Branch of ASALH Inaugural Commemoration of Martyrs Day".
      https://zoom.us/meeting/register/EDbfzo9uTkK1yPhapEPa_w#/registration

    · Martyrs Day Press Release
      https://martyrsday.us/documents/Martyrs_Day_Press_Release_4_16_26.pdf

    · Radio: Law of the Land with Gloria J. Browne-Marshall and Guest Anita D Russell, Martyrs Day 2026 Inaugural Committee Member
      https://wbai.org/archive/program/episode/?id=65457

    · YouTube: Martyrs Day Feature
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVen2ytElP4&list=PLetlLviXI1GS4fUo21vPEwLyra6FWaoOC&index=3

    · The Westside Gazette — Inaugural Martyrs Day as part of America's 250th Anniversary
      https://thewestsidegazette.com/inaugural-martyrs-day-as-part-of-americas-250th-anniversary/?amp=1

    · Apple Podcasts — Martyrs Day: Honoring Protesters' Sacrifices
      https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/martyrs-day-honoring-protesters-sacrifices/id1835579486?i=1000765005471

    · Delaware Black — Scholar Gloria J. Browne-Marshall Introduces National Martyrs Day
      https://delawareblack.com/scholar-gloria-j-browne-marshall-introduces-national-martyrs-day-honoring-civil-rights-protesters/

    · Jacksonville Free Press — Black Attorney Professor Releases New Book to Honor Protesters Who Died for Justice
      https://jacksonvillefreepress.com/black-attorney-professor-releases-new-book-to-honor-protesters-who-died-for-justice/

    · National Black Guide — Gloria J. Browne-Marshall Launches Martyrs Day
      https://nationalblackguide.com/article/gloria-j-browne-marshall-launches-martyrs-day-to-honor-fallen-civil-rights-protesters.html

    · KALW Your Call — The Authoritarian Playbook: A Protest History of the US
      https://www.kalw.org/show/your-call/2026-04-29/the-authoritarian-playbook-a-protest-history-of-the-us

    · AFRO — Browne-Marshall: Martyrs Day
      https://afro.com/browne-marshall-martyrs-day/

    · Follow and Subscribe to Anita Speaks! on Substack
      https://anitadrussell.substack.com
    1 hr
  • From Mission to Empowerment: Guest Craig Alsup on Service, Power, and Community at MANNA Worldwide
    GUEST BIOGRAPHY: Craig Alsup is a follower of Christ with a personal mission to impact the world through both Christian missionary service and entrepreneurship. He has been married to his wife Jennifer for 20 years and has 6 kids. He serves full-time as Associate Director for Asia with MANNA Worldwide, leading mission teams and building partnerships to launch and sustain churches, nutrition centers, and orphanages. Craig also consults with entrepreneurs and business leaders on systems, efficiency, and marketing; speaks at churches and leadership events; and leads Lone Star Dads Fort Worth to help dads build authentic connection and community. Craig’s passion is helping churches, business leaders, and individuals align their lives with their mission to impact the world.ABOUT MANNA WORLDWIDE: MANNA Worldwide began with a conviction that vulnerable children deserved more than survival. Founded in 2001. “At MANNA Worldwide, we believe no child should have to face hunger or poverty alone. For almost 30 years, we have worked with local leaders and communities to create programs that meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children. Every project starts with one question: How can we give these children hope today and a brighter future tomorrow?” Core Mission: “...rescuing children from the grip of poverty,” with a holistic faith-based model focused on nutrition, medical care, education, clean water, orphan/family care, camps/retreats, leadership/job skills, and gospel-centered service. MANNA Worldwide works directly with local partners across 47 countries to rescue children from the grip of physical and spiritual poverty. 

    Giveaways:

    · MANNA Worldwide
      https://mannaworldwide.com

    · Call to Action: The episode with Craig Alsup is not the end of the discussion.
      It’s an invitation...To rethink service. Re-examine power. Reimagine what empowerment truly looks like.
      Join the conversation on our Private Facebook Page.
      https://www.facebook.com/groups/inflexionpointpodcast

    · Subscribe to Anita Speaks on Substack
      https://anitadrussell.substack.com

    · Lonestar Dads on Facebook
      https://www.facebook.com/TheLonestarDads/

    · Interview with Craig Alsup of Manna Worldwide missions
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhL-a3lNcSk

    · Humanitix Online Event: Complimentary Reimagine We Exploration
      https://events.humanitix.com/complimentary-reimagine-we-guided-experience
    59 min

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