"Say Her Name," Upcoming Guests, and Black-Owned in Grand Rapids
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"Say Her Name," Upcoming Guests, and Black-Owned in Grand Rapids

"Say Her Name"

Like so many others, you probably saw the image of Marjorie Taylor Greene wearing a t-shirt at the State of the Union address that read: Say Her Name. The phrase was actually coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, Executive Director of The African American Policy Forum , in 2015 following the death of Sandra Bland.

“Everywhere, we see the appropriation of progressive and inclusionary concepts in an effort to devalue, distort and suppress the movements they have been created to advance,” Crenshaw said in a statement to The Associated Press. “When most people only hear about these ideas from those that seek to repurpose and debase them, then our ability to speak truth to power is further restricted.”

Dr. Rassheedah "Eda" Ed.D., The Inclusive Community Architect?

We were honored to release our 1st episode of Women's History Month on March 8th titled, "Say Her Name": https://lnkd.in/e3XfST4i with our guest Dr. Rassheedah "Eda" Ed.D., The Inclusive Community Architect? . In the episode Dr. Eda shares an excerpt from her 2023 book, Black Womb Dialogues: A Poetic Intersection of Womanhood and Blackness . Other topics we discuss are:

  • Academic Black Table Talk
  • National Day of Racial Healing
  • Unpacking Anti-Racism and Inclusion

Upcoming Guests...

Dr. Wendi Williams

We look forward to celebrating the release of episode 10 on March 22nd with our guest, the phenomenal Dr. Wendi Williams . In some even more exciting news, she's running for APA President-elect ! Check out her statement from the APA website: In an era of unprecedented challenges, psychology stands as a beacon of hope, guiding us towards being Radically Well Together. Our APA, a global leader in health and scientific advancement, is more than a professional home; it's a catalyst for transformative understanding, change, and wellness. Together, let’s lead. Want to support her campaign? Click here .

Dr. Howard Stevenson

April 5th---Dr. Howard Stevenson is the?Constance Clayton Professor of Urban Education , Professor of Africana Studies, in the Human Development & Quantitative Methods Division of the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania, since 1990. He directs the?Racial Empowerment Collaborative , a center that unites community leaders, researchers, authority figures, families,?and youth to promote racial literacy and health in families, schools and neighborhoods.? From 2015-2021, he was the Co-Director of?Forward Promise , a national philanthropy office via the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to fund community organizations that use culture to help families of color heal, grow, and thrive above the trauma of historical and present-day dehumanization. ??

Dr.?Stevenson?has won National Institutes of Health research awards to study how racial socialization buffers racial stress and trauma and how racial literacy-based interventions like?SHAPE-UP: Barbers Building Better Brothers Project ?and?PLAAY (Preventing Long-term Anger and Aggression in Youth) ?that improve health outcomes for youth and professionals. He?was recognized in October 2023 by "Word in Black,"?an online news source for Black people, as one of the top 10?"Black Activists Who Changed the Mental Health Industry" ?based on his PLAAY Project.??

In 2020, he received the?Gittler Prize , by Brandeis University, for outstanding and lasting scholarly contributions to racial, ethnic, and/or religious relations.?In 2021, Dr.?Stevenson was elected to membership in the National Academy of Education (NAED) ?that?advances high quality education research on the basis of outstanding scholarship related to education.?From 2019-2024, Dr.?Stevenson?was listed in the?RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings ?of the top university-based scholars who impacted the most to shape educational practice and policy in the U.S.??

Dr.?Stevenson’s research,?Promoting Racial Literacy in Schools: Differences that Make a Difference , examines the utility of cultural strengths and emotion regulation to?reduce?emotional overload,?increase?coping agency, and?use?their voice--all to?prevent?long-term health detriment.? We help children, families, and professionals confront microaggressions and heal from racial hate. ?

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Black-Owned in Grand Rapids, MI

If you have been following me and Justin Stewart , then you know we were invited to be the Black History month speakers for the Diversity Lecture Series at Grand Rapids Community College . We delivered two dynamic workshops to amazing staff, faculty, and students on themes from our book, We're Not OK . Although we offer virtual workshops and they are awesome, nothing beats being able to have those heartfelt face-to-face conversations that often happen with participants after the workshops.

Antija Allen and Justin Stewart at Grand Rapids Community College Diversity Lecture Series--February 22, 2024.

One of the best parts of an in-person event is having the opportunity to explore and learn more about the area. We presented at Grand Valley State University last year and found some great places, but this year we were intentional about supporting Black-owned businesses in Grand Rapids. Take a look at a few below, and feel free to add any we missed and should visit the next time we're in town in the comments! And if you find yourself in Grand Rapids soon, go check them out for yourself.

Della Soul Records

Connect with Della Marie Levi, MA on LinkedIn and visit the Della Soul Records website: HOME | Della Soul Records.

GRNoir Wine & Jazz

Connect with Shatawn Brigham M. Ed. here on LinkedIn and visit their website, which shows their schedule of upcoming events: GRNoir Wine and Jazz - Homepage.

The Caribbean Bite?

Click here to learn more about the Caribbean Bite and other Black-Owned restaurants in Grand Rapids, MI.

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