In Part two of "On restorative justice, accountability and healing" Tania and her guest Arica Barton a Youth Advocate and Restorative Justice facilitator talk about the origins of restorative justice and how to make it your own while honoring the originators as well as how it applies to conversations about race. Bonus episode coming soon!

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In part one of a 2 part episode with an additional bonus Tania speaks with Arica Barton a Youth and Restorative Justice Advocate Tania learns how restorative justice might play a role in healing her family after the death of her sister who was killed by a drunk driver and has a revelation that surprises her. They talk about the role it could play in the lives of the men best known as the Central Park Five and the way it can spare young people from getting stuck in the school to prison pipeline. And they explore how restorative justice can be used personally, in schools, communities and the criminal justice system.

*trigger warning: assault

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It's time for the Tania's Take season 2 announcement! Tania is back from hiatus and ready to share what is coming in season 2 of Tania's Take. She'll talk about everything from Restorative Justice, body image, internalized racism and more with popular segments like Sister Say, Hey, Girl hey and The Color Purple Chronicles in the mix.

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It's time for Summer Inclusion Viewin'! In this Tania's tidbit Tania shares her recommendations for theatre, movies and episodic shows she's watching with diverse casts and inclusive storytelling across race, gender and sexuality. Find out why she stopped watching Ava Duvernay's "When They See Us" and watched the Ken Burns' documentary instead but still recommends that folx watch Ms. Duvernay's masterwork. She also gives a shout out to actors of color who are giving breakout supporting performances and deserve shows of their own. The season 2 Tania's Take date announcement is coming soon!

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In this "Tania's tidbit" Tania shares some inclusive language she has learned, wonders why anyone would use the phrase "slave driver" when talking to black folx, emphasizes the importance of getting comfortable with the unknown, the bravery it takes to seek feedback and theorizes whether resistance to change upholds supremacy. 

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Here are links to things references in the episode: 

Margaret Atwood form of slavery

 

White women slave owners

  

The word Picnic snopes

What do you do if someone tells a racist joke? Do racially charged pauses give you the heebie-jeebies? What did Tania learn from her husband about what to do when someone says something that offends you? In this "Tania's tidbit" Tania talks about how to  get comfortable with with discomfort so we can stay present and "be the change in the conversation" and she gives listeners some opportunities to practice.

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Tania's back from hiatus for a bonus mini-episode on what she has observed about anti-racism work and FB groups. Can they co-exist? How? Is breaking off into satellite groups to fight for anti-racism the way to go? What happens when you agitate? And is it time to get out of FB Groups all together? And of course she has a challenge for you. PLUS she talks about her #bodyimageproject on Instagram and what she's been doing for self-care. Tania's Take season two is coming soon. 

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Tania shares why she almost didn't make it to episode 10 of Tania's Take, she answers questions about race and also shares why she is shutting down the Ask Tania's Take voicemail. She speaks with Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble member Celeste Cooper a black actress who shares her take on belonging, manifesting your destiny and the impact of a leader who is creates an inclusive environment. **Celeste's interview (35:20) has a low hum in the background but if you turn your headphones down or listen without it goes away. 

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Episode 9 is Tania's Take live in Omaha as the keynote presentation for Human Resources Association of the Midlands Diversity & Inclusion luncheon along with some talk about manifesting and living one's purpose. Tania speaks with Terry Rogers-Womack a fearless Black woman who was a military brat in grade school and ended up going to an all White high school in Wisconsin. Oh yes, Terry has got stories. Tania also leads interactive exercises and answers audience questions revealing raw truths, hard facts and action steps with her usual humor. Thank you to Steven Guttierez-Sager, the HRAM Diversity Committee and the sponsors (One Source The Background Check Company, iSolved HCM, Valmont Industries, Inc.. Toast Inc., HomeInstead Remedy Intelligent Staffing, Union Pacific Railroad, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska) who sponsored her appearance. Tania's Take Live is available to come to your organization to help navigate conversations about race, culture and the culture of race. Contact Tania at [email protected].

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In this segment of "Sister Says" Tania and her sister Gina explore bombshell family secrets, their elusive and powerful Mother and Father, whether marrying White men was a coincidence or pre-destined, raising bi-racial kids and helping them claim their identity, racist nursery rhymes and what determines a family's culture. 

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