Aisha speaks with Rev. Misha Sanders, minister at Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Rev. Sanders shares what surprised her about Southern US culture and what UUs in Northern states can learn. Further discussion unpacks the necessary work liberals must do deconstructing internal white supremacy in order to be a force for global liberation.

This host special discusses representation in the media industry through the lens of America Fererra's historic Oscar nomination for Barbie. Our hosts dissect the white feminism centering the loss of white women in the Oscars over long overdue recognition for communities of color. Updates from Gaza drive further discussion about what outspoken advocacy looks like while history is watching.

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CLF Nominating Committee members Tie Resendiz de Perez and Debra Gray Boyd join Michael and DC to discuss leadership opportunities at the CLF. Our guests describe how they work to center liberation in their nominating practices through recognition of the many types of leaders needed to maintain a strong community.

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This host special discusses world power dynamics. With the ever present context of the genocide in Gaza, our hosts speculate on the ways social media is helping to shift perspectives and dislodge indoctrination on a global scale.

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This week our hosts engage in a crucial conversation on processing and responding to the ongoing genocide in Palestine from a Unitarian Universalist perspective. We speak to Rev. Ranwa Hammamy, a Unitarian Universalist minister, Muslim, and former President of DRUUMM; Rev. DL Helfer, a Jewish UU actively involved with Jewish Voices for Peace; and Devin Albayati, a young adult, Iraqi Arab activist, and DRUUMM member.

We explore the purpose and impact of the weekly vigil for Gaza, a collaborative effort by CLF and DRUUMM, shedding light on the significance of collective action. Our guests provide valuable resources to deepen your understanding of the historical context of Palestinian oppression, emphasizing the responsibility Unitarian Universalists bear in speaking out against this ongoing tragedy.

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In this episode our hosts explore continuing solidarity as Israel's attacks on Gaza persist. We discuss the role of the US in this genocide, and how to hold on to humanity amid incomprehensible violence.

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In this episode we are joined by Alex Kapitan, passionate inter-faith LGBTQ activist, to discuss zir work bringing anti-oppressive language to more spaces as founder of Radical Copyeditor.

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In this episode, we are joined by JeKaren Olaoya, founder of Art Spirit Heal, an art-based spiritual guidance program grounded in creativity, grief support, and ancestorship for Religious Professionals.

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In this episode, we welcome Dana Fisher Ashrawi. Dana is the current President of Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East, which was established in 1971 to educate UUs and sides with love with the people of Palestine/Israel. UUJME is a related social justice organization of the UUA.

In this episode, we are joined by Tim Atkins, Courtney McKenny, and Jenn Blosser to debrief the experience of planning and attending the conference for Religious Educators.