Quick To Politic

In this episode of Quick to Politic, a conversation with CARE of South East Michigan and Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network. We talk about their many mental health and drug prevention resources that are free to the community in Southeast Michigan and Wayne County. We will also discuss seasonal depression during the holidays and mental health. Our guests are MaryJo Harris of CARE, Karra E. Thomas and Tinetra Burns of Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN). 

We discussed the following questions:

1. Seasonal depression and the holidays, how might COVID have compounded things in terms of isolation. How can organizations like CARE and DWIHN help?

2. Fear and worry, and anxiety about your own health and the health of your loved ones, your financial situation or job, or loss of support services you rely on. Have we been seeing increased numbers in the metro Detroit area for substance abuse, domestic violence, and suicide?

3. What should we really be anticipating as far as vaccines and distribution?

4. Behavioral health specialist teaming up with Detroit Police to respond to mental health issues in police calls, Lets discuss what this will look like and if other cities can adopt this model.

5. CARE has provided a myriad of programs for youth, parents, prevention, employee assistance and returning citizens. what was life like before the pandemic and getting out the word about programming and how has the mission of community well-being changed?

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Hey Y'all its Ernestine here testing out the podcast mic, interface and headphones. Randomly telling the story of what lead me to get involved in politics. This is part 2 of the first episode picking up on international exposures, voice over and acting glasses and what I learned in graduate school.

Hey Y'all its Ernestine here testing out the podcast mic, interface and headphones. Randomly telling the story of what lead me to get involved in politics. Stay tuned for part 2 of this episode, I left off on graduate school.  

In this week's episode of Quick to Politic we are joined by Cynthia M. Douglas activist, community leader and President of the Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods NAACP in Michigan.  As race relations in the U.S. continue to make headlines, we ask what has the struggle this year for social justice been like for you Ms. Douglas?  The NAACP has been around for a long time. But the challenges we face for social justice are still just as relevant 111 years later. We talk about social justice in suburban communities on the east side and the continuing process for equality and representation.   Her background and education, Central Michigan University MSA. She worked as an Executive Assistant to the Wayne County Commission. Former Executive Assistant to the Mayor's Office in the City of Detroit. She has had affiliations with many Detroit organizations including serving as a Trustee with the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce.

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Testing out my new podcasting microphone and audio interface with a talk through thoughts on public safety. 

The topic on Quick to Politic is the future of political leadership. We talk with Generation Z about how they are taking activism to the next level. Harper Woods's own “We Outside Podcast” joins for a collaboration. We are also joined by Brenden Menefee, 23 a Detroit native who remotely became involved with the community. Although never a resident of Harper Woods, he has been fully immersed in the culture since starting junior high at the city’s middle school. Not a very audible leader, but someone who wants to motivate and teach the youth in ways that they can feel.   

We discuss the following topics:

·  Police Brutality and how to fix it?

·  Gun rights, gun ownership and regulation

·  Barriers to Employment

·  Entrepreneurship and access to opportunities?

·  Student debt and college education vs. Skilled trades 

We Outside Podcast. Hosts Jamiee Dixion and Stephanie Latos tackle topics ranging from Sports, Music, Relationships, Entertainment, Politics, and Many More. NOTHING IS OFF LIMITS  

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Linglobal founder and Harper Woods City Councilwoman Ernestine Lyons Hosts Quick to Politic. Every week we have discussions on politics, innovation, entrepreneurship, economic development, and social issues all over the Metro Detroit Area.   

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In this interview with famed environmental activist Rob Greenfield we talk about how to lessen the impact of your carbon footprint and how to advocate for true change.

In this exciting and inspiring interview with environmental activist and adventurer Rob Greenfield. He is dedicated to leading the way to a more sustainable and just world. We explore topics relating to what local elected officials can do to combat climate change and foster an atmosphere of social responsibility. We also discuss how climate justice is racial justice.   Learn more about Rob Greenfield on his website: https://www.robgreenfield.org I am so grateful to Rob meeting with me to discuss our planet's future. I have learned much from his YouTube channel on how to be your best with less. Cant wait for his next book! https://www.youtube.com/user/RobJGreenfield How will you do your part to protect our planet and reverse climate change? Thinking of going zero waste? Plant-based? Reducing plastic?Here we will break zero waste living down into a simple step by step process. This video is a look into a new project I call "Living Ernestly" get it? Ernest-ly? It's a play on my name. "Living Ernestly" or Making an Ernest Living will focus on sustainability, green living, environmentalism, minimalism, and living a zero-waste lifestyle. We will feature interviews from environmental activists, give tips on adopting minimalism, becoming vegan, and eating plant-based, and sharing how you can foster deeper ties with your local elected officials to push for better policies on lessening the impact of one's carbon footprint.  To learn more about me and my efforts towards living more sustainably please visit: https://www.ernestinelyons.com   Support the efforts here and the Quick to Politic Podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ernestine86  Follow me on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/erniely/ https://www.facebook.com/elyonsmayweather Help SAVE the planet and reduce your waste with these eco-friendly tips!!! SUBSCRIBE because in my next video I'm going to show you how I incorporate these tips into my life!

Newly Elected 32 A District Court Judge Rebekah R. Coleman of Harper Woods Joins us in this episode.

About Rebekah

Attorney Rebekah R. Coleman was born and raised in the city of Detroit.  She was educated in the Detroit Public School system and graduated with honors from Cass Technical High School.  Her educational journey continued at Michigan State University where she excelled academically and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre.  After concluding her undergraduate studies, Attorney Coleman attended Wayne State University Law School where she earned her Juris Doctorate degree.  Two years after graduating from law school, Attorney Coleman enrolled in The University of Detroit Mercy’s MBA, earning a Master of Business Administration.

We sat down to ask the following questions:

1.  Welcome to the Harper Woods family, in a historic election you have become the first female and first African-American Judge of the 32 A District Court Judge. Tell us about yourself?

2.  What sparked your interest in the law and justice?

3.  Who are some of your mentors, role models, and female sources of inspiration?

4.  Let's talk about the importance of representation in the form of female leadership, minority leadership, and millennial leadership in a changing America. What do you think your election signifies and what will be your legacy being the first woman of color in this role?

Mariah Phelps is an experienced Political Consultant from Kalamazoo, MI. For years, Mariah has been a trailblazer in the political arena. You may know her from her experience managing campaigns at the Congressional, State, Countywide, and local levels. A week before the 2020 presidential election we sit down with this campaign wiz to find out how to win an election!

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When I became an elected official last year, winning a seat on Harper Woods City Council, I knew I wanted to make an impact by having deeper political conversations. I started "Quick to Politic" as a podcast idea. The Coronavirus Pandemic has created a renewed need to have conversations around what the future holds in terms of policy and the economy. It made me want to deep dive, reach across the isles, and bridge differing perspectives to have a discourse around how to be better humans. The social justice movements that have been happening in our communities and indeed around the country have writ large the need to have tough conversations that move the needle forward in the name of true systemic change.

Today our guest is someone who I may have had disagreements with but we sat down for a conversation to see how we can get on the same page on issues related to pushing the needle on social justice. 

Questions for Teferi Brent

1.  Tell me about yourself, you’re an activist, minster and man who stands up for justice in communities all across metro Detroit.

2.  What were your thoughts on the vice-presidential debates?

3.  You are quoted as saying Harper Woods is like 1950s Mississippi. Where some ways, in your estimation Harper Woods can change?

4.  What are your thoughts on the evolution on the Black Lives Matter movement?