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The Untold Story of Christopher Columbus
The story that we learned about Christopher Columbus could not be further from the truth. He was a colonizer, enslaver,…
Service, Not Saviorism
Are you serving or trying to save? In this episode I unpack white saviorism and the detrimental effect that it…
Racism 101
If someone asked you “what is racism” how would you respond? Would you be able to help them understand the…
All Season 3 Episodes
Critical Race Theory in Schools
It’s basically impossible to open your news app without seeing a headline about Critical Race Theory, but what is it?…
A Real-Life Anti-Bias Teachable Moment
In this episode I walk you through the anti-bias approach that I took when my daughter came up against something…
Anti-Racist Education at Home and in the Classroom
We want our children to embrace anti-racist education both at school and at home, but what does that actually look…
What is Juneteenth and How Can I Celebrate?
Juneteenth is the oldest celebration of the abolition of slavery here in the United States. Every year on June 19th…
Your Loving Day Stories
54 years ago today Richard and Mildred Loving won their landmark Civil Rights case against the state of Virginia. Because…
The Loving Story
Richard and Mildred Loving never expected to be Civil Rights icons, they simply wanted to love one another and grow…
One Year After the Murder of George Floyd
Tuesday, May 25th, 2021 marks one year since George Floyd was brutally murdered by the police in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Here…
The Danger of Gaslighting
I think we can all agree that gaslighting is the wooooorst. When you share a vulnerable or tough experience with…
How to Teach Media Literacy to Children
Okay y’all, I know I’m not the only one seeing these headlines that are absolutely bananas! Sometimes I read something…
5 Tips for Talking to Children About the News
Current events are always tough, and it seems like they’ve been especially brutal and heart-breaking lately. Here are 5 tips…
How You Can Help Stop Voter Suppression
Are you fed up with voter suppression? Me too. This episode not only breaks down what’s going on with voter…
For Those of Us Who Need A Little Bit of Hope
Things have felt heavy lately and I thought we all might need a little hope. This is the audio from…
Ask Dr. Leslie Telfer, AKA My Mom
Last time I had my mom, Dr. Leslie Telfer, on the podcast you had SO MANY great questions for her!…
PSA: Women’s History Isn’t Just for Women
This should go without saying, but I’m gonna say (shout) it anyway: WOMEN’S HISTORY ISN’T JUST FOR WOMEN. n this…
A Survival Guide for Women in Male-Dominated Spaces
Women are tasked with navigating male-dominated spaces each and every day. As an electrical engineer my sister, Nina Clarke-Telfer, knows…
The Untold Story of Fried Chicken
We’re all familiar with the stereotype that Black people love fried chicken. It has been used to degrade, dehumanize, and…
Bringing Chinese Culture Into Our Homes
Since the start of the pandemic the Asian-American community has faced heightened discrimination, racism, and violence. In this episode I…
How to Celebrate Black History Month
Are you feeling a little overwhelmed when it comes to celebrating Black History Month? In this episode I share the…
The One Thing I Wish You Knew About Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Unfortunately, Dr. King’s dream has not yet come true. In this episode I explain the second phase of his dream,…
The Untold Story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This month we have the opportunity to celebrate one of America’s greatest heroes, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Today we’ll…
Racism 101
If someone asked you “what is racism” how would you respond? Would you be able to help them understand the…
Jesus Had Brown Skin
When we really take a moment to step back and think it’s easy to agree that Jesus had brown skin…
Service, Not Saviorism
Are you serving or trying to save? In this episode I unpack white saviorism and the detrimental effect that it…
Our Thoughts on President Oaks’ and Elder Cook’s Conference Talks
In the most recent General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LDS Church leaders began to…
Anti-Racism in the Wild
You know that feeling you get when you’re surrounded by pine trees, breathing the crisp mountain air, and feeling the…
The Untold Story of Christopher Columbus
The story that we learned about Christopher Columbus could not be further from the truth. He was a colonizer, enslaver,…
The Untold Story of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and that means that us parents are faced with the question of what to…
Real Talk: Cultural Appropriation and White Supremacy
On the surface cultural appropriation might not seem very harmful, but when you peel back the layers it is clear…
Your Top 5 Cultural Appropriation Questions Answered
Cultural appropriation can be so confusing. We all want to learn about and celebrate other cultures while making sure we…