It's Your Voice

Camica Edwards Avorgbedor, a career public school educator with over 20 years of experience, & Kate Snow, Climate Coordinator, share their Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion perspectives from their district-wide roles in Davis Joint Unified School District. Hear how they persist to bring down barriers, e.g. resistance to change; white confusion, timidity, shame & create protected spaces for students. “Do something …Teachers must represent all students, not just the ones who look like them."

It's Your Voice is broadcast live Wednesdays at 8PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). It's Your Voice is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

It's Your Voice Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Diana Almendariz, cultural practitioner, educator, and gatherer kindly shares critically needed
traditional knowledge. Here she speaks to the meaning of Land Acknowledgments. Uniquely qualified, her expertise on indigenous plants, practices and ecological systems sheds light on actions that spring from land acknowledgement. She teaches traditions, practices, & life skills in her Native Maidu homeland of Sacramento. Hear how honoring sustaining stewards of the land benefits all people & nature.

It's Your Voice is broadcast live Wednesdays at 8PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). It's Your Voice is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

It's Your Voice Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Lucas & Oona Hatton are the co-artistic directors of Davis Repertory Theatre (DRT.) Together they direct, write, produce, and work as dramaturgs. DRT is part of the Davis Creative Corps, a group of artists, organizers & leaders who address social justice matters to help build belonging and greater inclusion through multiple talents. DRT’s innovative approaches invite audiences to engage on tough societal topics and inspire through their powerful productions. Hear full CA credits in the episode.

It's Your Voice is broadcast live Wednesdays at 8PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). It's Your Voice is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

It's Your Voice Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Richard Kane & Melody Lewis Kane of Kane-Lewis Productions release a film on one of the toughest challenges with a deep dive into what leads to people becoming unhoused & the seemingly insurmountable barriers to overcome this status. Hear from people of all walks of life in Maine, reflecting universal concerns. Jane Field, ED of Maine Council of Churches says, “BUILDING HOPE brings a compelling message to audiences around Maine and beyond: there is hope for ending the suffering of homelessness."

It's Your Voice is broadcast live Wednesdays at 8PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). It's Your Voice is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

It's Your Voice Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Kenneth Halaby Sr & Linda Halaby share the origin story of their brand of Attitude is Everything, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024. While raising 3 children, they accomplished outstanding successes in business, civic engagement & volunteerism. Occasionally an "alter ego" showed up at a business meeting, completely baffling participants! Listen to tales of resourceful creativity & compassion from a former mayor & his equally civically engaged spouse & how to "spread the wealth of smiles."

It's Your Voice is broadcast live Wednesdays at 8PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). It's Your Voice is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

It's Your Voice Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Barbara Bartolome has had 2 Near-Death Experiences (NDEs); once as a toddler & once at 31. She previously held a SECRET status clearance with the U.S. Dept of Defense & in 2004 was named Businesswoman of the Year in Santa Barbara, CA. She founded the Santa Barbara group of the International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) in 2011; it has grown to be the largest on the West Coast. They meet monthly, feature guest speakers, educate the public about NDEs & connect the NDE community.

It's Your Voice is broadcast live Wednesdays at 8PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). It's Your Voice is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

It's Your Voice Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

The Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum in Sacramento, CA is far more than a museum. William Mc Daniel & Dale Morris, Chair & Vice Chair of its board describe the extensive display of artifacts, photographs, current art, & poignant educational content - spanning from Mansa Musa to modern issues in America. The National Academic Youth Corps is the parent organization for the SOJO museum and runs its Youth programs. Hear SOJO’s origin & the expansive vision for its future & outreach. 6/19/24.

It's Your Voice is broadcast live Wednesdays at 8PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). It's Your Voice is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

It's Your Voice Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Zoe Weil, co-founder & president of the Institute for Humane Education, created the first graduate programs in comprehensive Humane Education linking human rights, environmental sustainability & animal protection, offered online in affiliation w/Antioch University. A frequent keynote speaker, she’s given 6 TEDx talks including acclaimed The World Becomes What You Teach & written 8 books. Her latest: The Solutionary Way: Transform Your Life, Your Community, and the World for the Better. 6/5/24.

It's Your Voice is broadcast live Wednesdays at 8PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). It's Your Voice is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

It's Your Voice Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Garth Lindley promotes a doable approach to climate change illustrating how we can live within the boundaries of nature. He envisions a better future by changing our mindsets, talking in productive ways & finding peace in our own lives. In his 20s Garth volunteered with watershed organizations learning ways to restore balance in our world. He’s joined many environmental non-profits, attended Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project in 2017 & worked professionally for environmental organizations. 6/5/24

It's Your Voice is broadcast live Wednesdays at 8PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). It's Your Voice is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

It's Your Voice Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Dr. Jonathan London, Ph.D. Professor & Program Director at UCDavis Dept of Human Ecology/Community & Regional Development shares his research on air quality & environmental justice based on a study of communities in the San Joaquin Valley & elsewhere in CA. The CA Air Resources Board has invested millions to improve air quality in some of the most overburdened communities. He shares insights after studying this implementation for 6 years on how well it’s addressing urgent community needs.5/22/24

It's Your Voice is broadcast live Wednesdays at 8PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). It's Your Voice is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

It's Your Voice Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.