In this episode, we talk with Chemay Morales-James about all things unschooling! We discuss what self-directed education looks like, the power of learning in a village and how to best support our children in their learning and liberation. Learn more about the virtual learning village at “My Reflection Matters”.

Chemay is a social liberation & equity coach who founded My Reflection Matters, LLC in 2016. She is an unschooling mom of two brilliant, TriniRican boys. She loves traveling, going on adventures and exploring new things with her sons, reading, decorating, yoga, photography, and collecting funky art.

In this special election episode, we talk with George Turner Jr., lawyer, public defender, and father. We brought George on as an expert on criminal justice to explore key questions and issues facing Black families in this historic election.  

•    Why voting is important right now for Black families-- what’s at stake?

•    How voting is a liberatory practice?

•    Highlighting any important ballot measures/props that Black parents should be focusing on.

**Please note that as a fiscally sponsored project of Social Good Fund, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Parenting for Liberation does not and cannot endorse or oppose any candidate for public office. George Turner Jr was invited as an expert in his field and not as a candidate.**

In this special election episode, we talk with Clarissa Doutherd, Director of Parent Voices Oakland, We explore key questions and issues facing Black families in this historic election.

•    Why voting is important right now for Black families-- what’s at stake?

•    How voting is a liberatory practice?

•    Highlighting any important ballot measures/props that Black parents should be focusing on.

****Please note that as a fiscally sponsored project of Social Good Fund, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Parenting for Liberation does not and cannot endorse or oppose any candidate for public office.**

In this episode, we talk to Loira Limbal, Afro-Latinx filmmaker & DJ, about her feature documentary “Through the Night" about a 24 hour daycare center. We talk about the beautiful ways that Black and Brown mothers and caregivers support each other and the current challenges facing working class mothers and caregivers during the pandemic. We also reflect on the question raised by the documentary, “Who Cares for the Caregiver?” and discuss connections between caregiving and liberated parenting.

You can learn more about “Through the Night” here and support their work. Follow their work at @throughthenightdoc.

Article Referenced: The Rise of Extreme Daycare

Conversation with Yolanda Williams of Parenting Decolonized podcast on the connections between conscious parenting, decolonized parenting, and liberated parenting. Learn more at parentingdecolonized.com

Trina is interviewed by Sara Gallagher of Fierce Womxn Writing about being writer and publishing her new book "Parenting for Liberation: A Guide for Raising Black Children." Learn more about Trina's writing experience and a prompt for you to reflect in writing. 

http://www.fiercewomxnwriting.com/podcast/trina-greene-brown-author-of-parenting-for-liberation-a-guide-for-raising-black-children/

Welcome to the second mini episode with tools from my upcoming book, Parenting for Liberation: A Guide for Raising Black Children.  This liberated parenting strategy is informed by Episode 7: Alternative Educational Environments: The Life School with Mikala Streeter.

Welcome to the fifth mini episode with tools from my upcoming book, Parenting for Liberation: A Guide for Raising Black Children.  This liberated parenting strategy  is informed byEpisode 14: Colonialism And Other -Isms With Prof Tiffany Lanoix.

Welcome to the fourth mini episode with tools from my upcoming book, Parenting for Liberation: A Guide for Raising Black Children. This liberated parenting strategy  is informed by Episode 19: Let's Talk About Sex! Interview with Ignacio & Amanda Rivera The HEAL Project. 

Welcome to the third mini episode with tools from my upcoming book, Parenting for Liberation: A Guide for Raising Black Children. The practice is the Triple As of accountability. The liberated parenting strategy is informed by Episode 1: What is Parenting for Liberation?