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Season 3
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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,…
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Service, Not Saviorism
Are you serving or trying to save? In this episode I unpack white saviorism and the detrimental effect that it…
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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
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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?…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Your Loving Day Stories
54 years ago today Richard and Mildred Loving won their landmark Civil Rights case against the state of Virginia. Because…
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The Loving Story
Richard and Mildred Loving never expected to be Civil Rights icons, they simply wanted to love one another and grow…
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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…
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The Danger of Gaslighting
I think we can all agree that gaslighting is the wooooorst. When you share a vulnerable or tough experience with…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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!…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Racism 101
If someone asked you “what is racism” how would you respond? Would you be able to help them understand the…
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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…
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Service, Not Saviorism
Are you serving or trying to save? In this episode I unpack white saviorism and the detrimental effect that it…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
