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Bridge The Divide
by Heidi & Erica
Welcome to the Bridge the Divide podcast with Erica and Heidi of the group Bridge the Divide. We hope to provide a forum for discussion and action around racial reconciliation, we seek to identify instances of inequality, foster empathy and educate others to recognize their part in problems and solution in Ozaukee county and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Episode 53: Why is it so hard to talk about race?
Today we discuss obstacles to talking about race...what are people afraid of and what do we do about it? Join Erica and our guests - Alisa, Hannah, and Sharon - as we peel back some layers on the difficult conversation on race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 52 : Listen to Each Other's Story
Kate Erickson shares the story of her family, including her grandmother's experiences in a Wittenberg, Wisconsin residential Indian boarding school. Kate is a member of the Oneida Nation and History Faculty at the Milwaukee Area Technical College where she teaches Native American, Wisconsin…
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Episode 50: Peace in the Park!
What started as an invitation to gather in the park and discuss racial injustices last summer, has evolved into the 1st Annual Peace in the Park Festival celebrating & educating our community on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. **Peace in the Park Festival is officially scheduled for Saturday, July...
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Episode 49: Black Maternal Mental Health Week (*trigger*)
* *trigger warning (PPD, MMH, depression, suicide)** Black Maternal Mental Health Week 2021 we had a very important discussion with Co-Founder and Executive Director, Sarah Bloomquist. If you question the reality of systemic/institutional racism and implicit bias, look at the data around maternal...
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Episode 48: Women Who Open Doors
CROSSOVER Episode with Julie Cosich Collins of Women Who Open Doors. Julie is joined by Erica and Heidi of Bridge the Divide. "Bridge the Divide is a grassroots effort seeking to start conversations that identify instances of inequality, foster empathy, and educate others to recognize their part…
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Episode 47: Vigil for Breonna Taylor
On March 13, 2021 we gathered in Cedarburg to celebrate the life of Breonna Taylor and to mourn the tragic circumstances of her death. We recorded these events so that we do not forget #sayhername... Re-sharing post from Brittany Vulich of Break the Silence of Burbs "We prayed, we reflected, we...
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Episode 46: Cedarburg Schools-What Now?
Kicking off Season 4! We have been trying to effect positive changes in Cedarburg School District related to racism and racial equity, there have been several school board meetings, and a school board election...what now? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 45: Bianca Talks Politics, Policy, and Hip Hop
“I am an advocate, mom and child of God. I started Bianca Talks Policy Politics and Hip Hop July 8, 2020. In the wake of a global pandemic, I found myself searching for an answer to the question, "What do I have to give to this world?". My voice, my message and my ability to connect people to one...
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Episode 44: CHS Alumni and District Culture
Erica and Heidi host Cedarburg High School alumni and a current student to discuss their perceptions about district culture, especially regarding race and diversity. Cedarburg School District Straw Plan: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1onGgFnfqrGqAIbxpfRJqno0bxbdDq41e/view Video of School Board...
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Episode 43: PW Conversations : Black Lives Matter
Port Washington Talks About Black Lives Matter, a virtual event hosted by Port Conversations on July 29th at 4:00pm. Louise and David started Port Conversations in 2014 as a way to invite community members to explore ideas. Today is our first venture into a virtual conversation; usually we meet...
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Episode 42: Ozaukee Youth United - Impact of Systemic Racism - 7/25/2020
Ozaukee Youth United is a new student led advocacy group that hosted a community conversation with local activists about the impact systemic racism on our local community and how we can counteract it. This event was held in Grafton on Saturday, July 25, 2020. THE PANEL: ++ Pardeep Singh Kaleka -...
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Episode 41: Racism in Suburban Schools - Burlington, WI
Erica and Heidi interview Darnisha Garbade about racial inequities she and her family have suffered in the Burlington School District. Darnisha shares her jaw dropping story, what she's doing now, and why she's choosing action over silence. Burlington Coalition For Dismantling Racism (BCDR)…
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Episode 40: Protest
Erica and Heidi lament the recent tragedy of George Floyd, highlight the Christian Cooper story, share news about local protests and a recent petition they generated in their community, and discuss how to navigate the current climate surrounding race in the United States. Suggested articles:...
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Episode 39: Looking Inward Then Outward
Heidi W. and Heidi R. discuss how white listeners can join them on the journey of first looking inward and then outward to promote the dismantling of systemic racism. Resources discussed in the show are available below. Systemic Racism Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrHIQIO_bdQ…
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Episode 38: What's Happening In Our Country? (Part 2)
Part 2 - Erica and Heidi discuss recent current event surrounding the careless police shooting of Kentucky EMT Breonna Taylor and civilian shooting of Georgia jogger Ahmaud Arbery, black Americans that died as innocents, victims of the racially charged disparities of living as black Americans.…
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Episode 37: What's Happening In Our Country? (Part 1)
Erica and Heidi discuss recent current events surrounding the careless police shooting of Kentucky EMT Breonna Taylor and civilian shooting of Georgia jogger Ahmaud Arbery, black Americans that died as innocents, victims of the racially charged disparities of living as black Americans. They cover...
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Episode 36: Melanin Minds Matter
Lakiesha Russell, MS, LPC is an award winning Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin, BOSS Momprenuer of two and known affectionately as America's #1 Mental Wellness Ambassador. Lakiesha has been seen on CBS, NBC, Huffington Post, Forbes and a host of other great media outlets....
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Episode 35: Milwaukee Mom Crossover Episode - How Conversations about Race Bridge the Divide
Crossover Episode! Erica and Heidi were interviewed by Sarah over at the Milwaukee Momcast..They are a wealth of information, so go check them out - Milwaukee Mom. Milwaukee Mom is a locally-focused parenting resource for moms and families. Passionate about parenting and our community, Milwaukee...
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Episode 34: Repairing Together
What happens if you put kids from different cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds in a room together...MAGIC! We Spoke with Elsien Crawford about her non-profit organization Repairing Together - https://repairingtogether.org/ -based in Milwaukee Jewish Day School with programming at Indian...
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Episode 33: Making Collective Memories - Tea & Travel
Rhonda Hill has spent over a decade focusing on issues of racism and poverty. She has served as counselor, consultant, coach and group facilitator. She is an analytical, creative, systems thinker with compassion. Her commitment to raising awareness about racism is seen through her previous work...
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Episode 32: Culture, Identity, Race & Faith
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Episode 31: Keep the Conversation Going w/ Janette Braverman
Janette Braverman is an entrepreneur, author, and public official. She is kicking off a new podcast called "Keep the Conversation Going." She will be interviewing guests about their passions and the legacies that they are leaving. For her first episode she spoke with Erica of Bridge the Divide -...
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Episode 30: Immigration, Race, and Faith
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services, a national organization https://www.lirs.org/ Voces de la Frontera is a Milwaukee advocacy group https://vdlf.org/ How The 1965 Immigration Act Made America A Nation Of Immigrants...
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Episode 29: Representation in Film
Aaron Greer, a filmmaker and Film and Digital Media Studies Program at Loyola, born and raised in Milwaukee, illuminates the representation in film –and filmmaking – by African Americans and other underrepresented groups. Gettin' Grown - “...illustrates how the love and support of a close-knit...
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Episode 28: Greendale...What now?
Police Body Cam footage of Chanese and administration- https://www.facebook.com/diannia.merriett/videos/10218157086949474 Recent article about Greendale, WI - https://conversationswith.net/an-open-letter-to-greendale-high-school-your-racism-is-showing/ Petition for Chanese and Greendale response…
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Episode 27: Guest Tom Jenz
Tom's website : http://www.tomjenzamerica.com/ "Over time, I developed empathy, and many of the people I’ve photographed were grateful for my taking the time to listen to their stories. The Inner City people have a wonderful sense of humor, and this infectious trait expanded my own effort to deal...
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Episode 26: Transracial Adoption - Guest Becky
Some Additional info re transracial adoption: Podcast called Adoptees On http://www.adopteeson.com - general discussions about adoptee life and experiences in North America Angela Tucker http://www.theadoptedlife.com/ - a transracial adoptee doing work on race/racism and parenting Lisa Marie...
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Episode 25: Interview with Margaret Arney
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Episode 24: Let's Talk About The Word "Racism"
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Episode 23: Guest: Arnold Chevalier
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Episode 22: "Just a Conversation Over Chicken and Dumplings"
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Episode 21: Guest: Rayna Andrews
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Episode 20: Guest: Dr. Raj Sampath
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Episode 19: Guest Santes Beatty
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Episode 18: -Cedarburg High School Students Build Bridges Through Art
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Episode 17: Reactions to Editorial
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Episode 16: Parents Bridging Racial Gaps in a Local School District: Guests from PACE 3
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Episode 15: Interview with Reggie Jackson
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Episode 14: Interview With Nikotris Perkins
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Episode 13: Dr. Tim McAfee - The Impact of Media on Perspective
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Episode 12: Jeff Zimpel: Art and Social Engagement
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Episode 11: How History Is Affecting Racial Disparity Today w/ Josh Wheeler
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Episode 10: Special Report: The Hate U Give Talkback - Rivoli Theater, Cedarburg, WI
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Episode 9: Guest Jendora Kelley
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Episode 8: Showing Love in a World of Hate
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Episode 7: Special Report - "To Kill a Mockingbird in Shorewood, WI"
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Episode 6: How Do You Talk To Your Children About Race?
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Episode 5: Colin Kaepernick and Nike Ad. Nationalism vs Patriotism.
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Episode 4: Race and Media
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Episode 3: Part 2. Interview with Dr. Margaret Rozga
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Bridge the Divide podcast with Erica and Heidi of the group Bridge the Divide. We hope to provide a forum for discussion and action around racial reconciliation, we seek to identify instances of inequality, foster empathy and educate others to recognize their part in problems and solution in Ozaukee county and beyond.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Heidi & Erica
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