On Season 3, Episode 6 of the Race To Speak Up Podcast, we are joined by Christina Varney, Angela Varney, and Barbara Buckley of Annie’s Kindness Blankets, a non-profit organization dedicated to #bethevoice and help stop the stigma surrounding depression and suicide.

In March, 2015 the Varney sisters lost their mom to depression. Through their grief and in honor of Annie's 35 years on earth, they made 35 "Kindness Blankets" to give to anyone that may be struggling, battling setbacks or just may need a reassuring "hug". The Varney sisters, their aunt, along with an army of volunteers, continue to "hug it forward" to remind anyone that may need it, that they are never alone. We talk about suicide prevention, speaking up, and how they spread kindness through their blankets

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Hi, I’m Devin and welcome to Humanity Rising’s Race To Speak Up Podcast Series! It’s where we have open and engaging conversations about bullying prevention, how to be upstanders, and how we are making a positive difference in our communities.

For me, how I “Race To Speak Up” is by educating others about bullying prevention through my anti-bullying organization, #RaceToSpeakUp.

Join me on this journey as we spread our positive messages and how we are working towards a more empathetic world! The only question for you now is, How Do You Race To Speak Up?

The views expressed in this podcast are representative of the personal opinions/views of the guest and host.

On Season 3, Episode 5 of the Race To Speak Up Podcast, Linda is the Founder and Executive Director of Generations Against Bullying. Generations Against Bullying is an organization that provides proven and comprehensive anti-bullying solutions for schools. Linda is a motivational speaker on bullying prevention, business management, and communication. Linda has developed a number of programs dealing with bullying prevention, self-motivation, and self-empowerment courses.

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Hi, I’m Devin and welcome to Humanity Rising’s Race To Speak Up Podcast Series! It’s where we have open and engaging conversations about bullying prevention, how to be upstanders, and how we are making a positive difference in our communities.

For me, how I “Race To Speak Up” is by educating others about bullying prevention through my anti-bullying organization, #RaceToSpeakUp.

Join me on this journey as we spread our positive messages and how we are working towards a more empathetic world! The only question for you now is, How Do You Race To Speak Up?

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On Season 3, Episode 4 of the Race To Speak Up Podcast, Carol Deely is a mother and President and Founder of Gabriel’s Light. In 2019, Carol and her husband Bren-dan, founded Gabriel’s Light, in honor of their son who died by suicide on November 14, 2018 at the age of 12. The mission of Gabriel’s Light is to prevent youth suicide through education, cyber saftey, and kindness campaigns. They share their journey with the hope that others may learn and grow from their tragedy.

Gabriels Light shares their story to build awareness of youth suicide as a growing public health problem. Through outreach programs, partnerships, raising awareness and inspiring youth, parents, and educators to take action and help forward their mission.

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Hi, I’m Devin and welcome to Humanity Rising’s Race To Speak Up Podcast Series! It’s where we have open and engaging conversations about bullying prevention, how to be upstanders, and how we are making a positive difference in our communities.

For me, how I “Race To Speak Up” is by educating others about bullying prevention through my anti-bullying organization, #RaceToSpeakUp.

Join me on this journey as we spread our positive messages and how we are working towards a more empathetic world! The only question for you now is, How Do You Race To Speak Up?

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On Season 3, Episode 3 of the Race To Speak Up Podcast with Jane Elliott. She is an activist, author, educator, and the creator of the Blue Eye/Brown Eye Exercise. The Blue Eye/Brown Eye Exercise is where she showed third graders what it’s like to face discrimination based on their eye color. Listen to Jane’s knowledge of prejudice, history, and ignorance against race.

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Hi, I’m Devin and welcome to Humanity Rising’s Race To Speak Up Podcast Series! It’s where we have open and engaging conversations about bullying prevention, how to be upstanders, and how we are making a positive difference in our communities.

For me, how I “Race To Speak Up” is by educating others about bullying prevention through my anti-bullying organization, #RaceToSpeakUp.

Join me on this journey as we spread our positive messages and how we are working towards a more empathetic world! The only question for you now is, How Do You Race To Speak Up?

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Season 3, Episode 2 of the Race To Speak Up Podcast with Masud Ashley Olufani is an Atlanta based actor, mixed media artist, and writer. He was the co-host of the PBS investigative journalism show Retro Report, and currently is the co-host of the podcast series called Undaunted. We talked about his activism through art and using it as a means of educating others about past historical events, cross cultural conversations about racism, and also talked about the oneness of the human family through the Bahai Faith.

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Hi, I’m Devin and welcome to Humanity Rising’s Race To Speak Up Podcast Series! It’s where we have open and engaging conversations about bullying prevention, how to be upstanders, and how we are making a positive difference in our communities.

For me, how I “Race To Speak Up” is by educating others about bullying prevention through my anti-bullying organization, #RaceToSpeakUp.

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We are kicking off Season 3, Episode 1 of the Race To Speak Up Podcast with Angel Mayfield, Founder of #WomenBosses. Through her organization, she recruits women of color to aid them in fulfilling a career within business through discovering future majors or pursuing entrepreneurship. She Teaches 7 and 8th grade students about CEO positions that they can pursue within their career.

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Hi, I’m Devin and welcome to Humanity Rising’s Race To Speak Up Podcast Series! It’s where we have open and engaging conversations about bullying prevention, how to be upstanders, and how we are making a positive difference in our communities.

For me, how I “Race To Speak Up” is by educating others about bullying prevention through my anti-bullying organization, #RaceToSpeakUp.

Join me on this journey as we spread our positive messages and how we are working towards a more empathetic world! The only question for you now is, How Do You Race To Speak Up?

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Hi! On Season 2, Episode 5 of the Race To Speak Up Podcast, Dr. William “Smitty” Smith is the Founding Executive Director of the National Center for Race Amity. Dr. Smitty is a mediator of dreams. Race Amity develops forums and initiatives to advance cross-racial and cross-cultural amity that impact the public discourse on race. We had a great conversation about unity, diversity, and friendships among different communities.

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Hi, I’m Devin and welcome to Humanity Rising’s Race To Speak Up Podcast Series! It’s where we have open and engaging conversations about bullying prevention, how to be upstanders, and how we are making a positive difference in our communities.

For me, how I “Race To Speak Up” is by educating others about bullying prevention through my anti-bullying organization, #RaceToSpeakUp.

Join me on this journey as we spread our positive messages and how we are working towards a more empathetic world! The only question for you now is, How Do You Race To Speak Up?

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Hello! On Season 2, Episode 5 of the Race To Speak Up Podcast, Dr. Janet Awokoya, CEO of Dr. J’s Lounge, LLC, a racial, ethnic, and cross-cultural educational coaching and training company that provides professional development workshops to individuals, educational institutions, nonprofits, and corporations. She is the Author of “Some Black Girls Don’t Sit Together in the Cafeteria,” which addresses the triple condemnation of being black, an immigrant, and a young girl in the United States while navigating various sociocultural context, identities, and expectations from abroad.

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Hi, I’m Devin and welcome to Humanity Rising’s Race To Speak Up Podcast Series! It’s where we have open and engaging conversations about bullying prevention, how to be upstanders, and how we are making a positive difference in our communities.

For me, how I “Race To Speak Up” is by educating others about bullying prevention through my anti-bullying organization, #RaceToSpeakUp.

Join me on this journey as we spread our positive messages and how we are working towards a more empathetic world! The only question for you now is, How Do You Race To Speak Up?

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Hello! On Season 2, Episode 4 of the Race To Speak Up Podcast, Sanah Jivani, Founder and CEO of the Love Your Natural Self Foundation, talks about her journey through embracing herself and teaching others how to do the same. Sanah empowers individuals through events, movements, hands-on sessions and her organization has hosted projects in 150 schools and 28 countries worldwide.

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Hi, I’m Devin and welcome to Humanity Rising’s Race To Speak Up Podcast Series! It’s where we have open and engaging conversations about bullying prevention, how to be upstanders, and how we are making a positive difference in our communities.

For me, how I “Race To Speak Up” is by educating others about bullying prevention through my anti-bullying organization, #RaceToSpeakUp.

Join me on this journey as we spread our positive messages and how we are working towards a more empathetic world! The only question for you now is, How Do You Race To Speak Up?

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Hello! On Season 2, Episode 3 of the Race To Speak Up Podcast, we are joined by Michael Turner, a successful business owner, host of the Michael Turner Show, Assistant Director of Generations Against Bullying, and President of a new TV network that educates and empowers youth and families. Michael discusses how he “Redefined” his life and now positively impacts thousands.

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Hi, I’m Devin and welcome to Humanity Rising’s Race To Speak Up Podcast Series! It’s where we have open and engaging conversations about bullying prevention, how to be upstanders, and how we are making a positive difference in our communities.

For me, how I “Race To Speak Up” is by educating others about bullying prevention through my anti-bullying organization, #RaceToSpeakUp.

Join me on this journey as we spread our positive messages and how we are working towards a more empathetic world! The only question for you now is, How Do You Race To Speak Up?

The views expressed in this podcast are representative of the personal opinions/views of the guest and host.