Social Justice Origin Stories

This is Volume 4 of “Take This With You“, a special series from Social Justice Origin Stories. Storytelling is a gift, and in this series, storytellers reflect on what they hope stays with you after their episode ends. As you listen to their sharing, consider this moment as an invitation to reflect on your own journey.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube!❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECTSupport this work by becoming a patron.💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACKYour voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note on our contact page or speakpipe page.Or leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: socialjusticeoriginstories.comFollow The Podcast on Apple Podcasts.Listen wherever You Get Your Podcasts.Instagram @socialjusticeoriginstoriesFacebook @socialjusticeoriginstoriesFollow on BlueskyFollow Social Justice Origin Stories on LinkedInConnect with Relando on LinkedIn.Visit these additional links for more information.-----Social Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Series Introduction00:17 Grace And Action01:11 Love Yourself Fully03:57 Authenticity And Success09:12 You Are Enough10:11 Work In Progress12:24 Raising Justice-Minded Kids16:18 Everyday Justice And Learning18:54 Start Anywhere Activism22:03 Social Work Beyond Clinical25:14 Reflect And Take It With You26:31 Outro And Community Links

Reflecting on over a decade of teaching, Relando Thompkins-Jones explains his teaching philosophy and why it centers critical self and systems reflection, education as a path to liberation in collaboration and community.He reflects on the significance of social justice education, which not only provided him with language to express himself and describe the experiences, and inequitable patterns he was recognizing but didn't yet have the words for, but also with practical skills necessary to act, intervene, and confront systemic inequity wherever he can.Key things to consider:Education as a tool and pathway for liberation and way to understand systemic inequities and systemic interventions.The importance of critical reflection on our roles within larger systems and power dynamics.Engaging with lived experiences creates space for deeper understanding of how oppression is perpetuated, and how we can play a role in designing better ways of being in relationship with ourselves, with each other and the world around us.Everyone has a role to play, and we need as many people as possible our there working to create change however we can, with whatever we have. Storytelling and story sharing are necessary vehicles on the journey of discovery.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube!❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECTSupport this work by becoming a patron.💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACKYour voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note on our contact page or speakpipe page.Or leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: socialjusticeoriginstories.comFollow The Podcast on Apple Podcasts.Listen wherever You Get Your Podcasts.Instagram @socialjusticeoriginstoriesFacebook @socialjusticeoriginstoriesFollow on BlueskyFollow Social Justice Origin Stories on LinkedInConnect with Relando on LinkedIn.Visit these additional links for more information.-----Social Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Finding My Voice01:01 Dreaming of Teaching02:09 Write Your Dreams Down and Don't Crumple The Paper04:02 Relando's Teaching Philosophy Roots06:12 Education for Liberation06:29 Critical Reflection Practice08:25 Channeling Legitimate Rage10:35 Methods for Justice Learning12:52 Closing Thoughts14:36 Subscribe and Connect15:48 Support the Project16:09 Credits and Farewell

Instead of a single, pivotal moment, Sarah Jones compares her journey towards social justice work to a fire that ignited during her first experiences with race and racism in the 1st grade, defining further memories and experiences as the logs that kept the fire burning.She shares a story about how studying abroad as a first-generation college student revealed how capitalism reinforces inequity by limiting access to travel opportunities, especially for Black and Brown students. Her experience clarified her commitment to making travel experiences more accessible and inclusive, which she does in her work today, leading global leadership programs with an intentional focus on equity.Sarah shares what sustains her, what keeps her up at night when it comes to global equity trends, and why rest, community, and storytelling matters in social justice work.You can Connect with Sarah Jones on LinkedIn.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube!❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECTSupport this work by becoming a patron.💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACKYour voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note on our contact page or speakpipe page.Or leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: socialjusticeoriginstories.comFollow The Podcast on Apple Podcasts.Listen wherever You Get Your Podcasts.Instagram @socialjusticeoriginstoriesFacebook @socialjusticeoriginstoriesFollow on BlueskyFollow Social Justice Origin Stories on LinkedInConnect with Relando on LinkedIn.Visit these additional links for more information.-----Social Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Study Abroad Spark02:07 Money Shapes Access03:32 Career Mission Emerges06:00 Show Identity and Values07:19 Meet Sarah Jones13:10 Early Racial Awakening17:40 Soccer Field Microaggressions20:42 Finding Support Systems24:13 Mentors Megan and Monroe29:58 Spanish and Demographic Shifts36:59 Katrina Displacement Story46:03 Leading with Equity Today51:01 Why This Work Matters52:51 Alumni Moment of Support54:34 Representation Fuels the Fire58:09 What Keeps Me Up01:02:54 Internalized Oppression01:11:17 Internalized Superiority01:16:35 Mentors and Rest01:22:46 Black Food as Joy01:30:05 Gratitude and Shoutouts01:33:03 Listener Takeaways01:35:10 Finish the Statements01:38:30 Wisdom for the Future01:39:31 Naming the Journey01:41:52 Closing and Community

Made with minimal equipment and rooted in the idea that ideas need time to grow, this bonus crossover episode between Notes From an Aspiring Humanitarian (NAH) and Social Justice Origin Stories revisits Relando's very first recording from 10 years ago with special guest l o t i walker, a social worker, social justice advocate, artist, and photographer.l o t i shares why she chose social work, the challenges of working within under-resourced systems, the importance of cultural humility, and building trust through client-centered practice.She also explores art as self-care, describes her “funky production” approach to problem-solving, and speaks on the power of storytelling and naming our experiences for ourselves.Companion Episodes:Ideas Need Time To Grow: How Starting My First Podcast Led Me To Social Justice Origin StoriesMaking Race Heard with Surabhi Pandit🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECTSupport this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACKYour voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQ-----Social Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Bonus Episode Setup02:25 DIY First Recording03:16 Why Storytelling Matters04:09 Podcast Launch Intro06:30 Why Social Work11:08 Art as Self Care13:46 Funding and Advocacy15:44 School Based Social Work19:06 Race and Cultural Humility24:17 Pencil Poem Reality Check27:43 Funky Production Mindset31:03 Proud Moments at School33:41 Earning Trust35:09 Client Centered Practice39:12 Mentors Who Shaped Me42:25 Keep Learning Stay Humble45:20 Cultural Share Activity48:03 Mementos And Meaning55:53 Advice For Future Social Workers01:00:29 Closing Thanks And Next Steps01:02:38 Listener Outro And Support

Sometimes, reflecting on the past helps us move forward. Social Justice Origin Stories is an idea whose time has come, but there was a podcast before the podcast, a platform before the platform.In today's episode of Design Decisions, Relando reflects on the experiences that led him to create his very first podcast, Notes From an Aspiring Humanitarian, and how that journey laid the groundwork for his work with Social Justice Origin Stories.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Snow Shoveling Lesson01:09 Reflecting to Move Forward01:54 Why Origin Stories Matter02:46 The Platform Before Platform03:24 The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It'll Make You Angry08:54 Intergroup Dialogue Impact11:13 An Interview with a Younger Relando17:06 First Website and Blog19:48 The Origin of The People Who Inspire Series22:11 Pandemic to Podcast Pivot24:45 Introducing Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian: Original Trailer28:23 Room Enough for All33:10 Media Dreams and Next Steps35:17 Where to Follow and Support37:12 Final Thanks and Goodbye

Tyler Adams of the GoodPain Podcast opens up about how a life-altering event involving his youngest daughter cracked his heart open and expanded his understanding of privilege, complicity with oppressive systems, and what it really means to live in alignment with his values, including using storytelling to make heart-to-heart connections that create lasting change.He shares his experiences with the complexities of navigating loss, confronting privilege, subverting the status quo, and the power of staying connected to our humanity.Tyler encourages listeners to resist the "path of least resistance," refuse to be passive participants, and to remember the importance of collective action and accountability on the journey toward justice.Stay Connected with Tyler and GoodPain by visiting their Website: https://goodpainco.com/LISTEN TO RELANDO'S GUEST EPISODE ON GOODPAIN - This Just Ain't Working For Us: https://goodpainco.com/podcast/goodpain-podcast-season-02-episode-20-this-just-aint-working-for-us-relando-thompkins-jones-social-justice-origin-stories/🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Breadcrumbing Change01:54 Risk And Paralysis03:40 Humility And Legacy06:36 Show Intro And Mission07:49 Meet Tyler Adams09:01 Daughter Injury Awakening13:44 Why Stories Matter18:39 GoodPain Origin21:53 Subversion At Work31:28 Hearts Cracked Open40:28 Choosing Open Hearts41:27 Privilege And Refusal43:44 Reform Work And Masks46:51 Inviting Growth Like Gandhi49:54 Learning Spaces For Mistakes54:36 Breadcrumbing And Corporate Cynicism02:58 Rebuilding Hope Through Humility01:04:09 Small Communities Go Deep01:09:13 Defining Justice And Restitution01:16:16 Message To Future Generations01:18:49 Closing Thanks And Ways To Engage

dr. monique liston, founder of Ubuntu Research and Evaluation, tells the story of how her dissertation research on human dignity for Black people led her to root her organization in the concept of ubuntu: “I am because we are” as a rejection of individualistic, capitalist thinking and a response to anti-Blackness and data violence.She shares how navigating academic and professional spaces as a Black woman moved her to create an environment where smart Black girls are affirmed and where teams can interrupt harmful narratives, misinterpretations, and visual depictions about Black communities.dr. liston connects Ubuntu to abolitionist leadership, describes Ubuntu Research and Evaluation’s “undisciplined” and “ungovernable” approach, and encourages listeners to read books, write books, and embody Ubuntu right where they are.Follow Ubuntu Research & EvaluationWebsite: www.ubunturesearch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubunturesearch/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ubunturesearch🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Dignity and Ubuntu Roots03:04 Humanity Quote and Abolition05:52 Show Intro and Guest Welcome08:24 monique liston Background09:40 Activation and Ancestral Seeds12:00 Founding Ubuntu and Data Violence17:24 Why Ubuntu Name Matters24:21 Seeing the Oppressor Within28:04 Vibration and Impact Stories32:02 Undisciplined and Ungovernable37:21 Advice for Future Evaluators41:00 What Keeps Her Going42:21 Choosing Ubuntu Daily43:41 Time Travel and Ancestors46:09 Lovecraft Country Detour47:32 Finding Poetry’s Power52:25 Books That Shaped Me55:33 Speaking to the Ancestors58:09 Read Books Write Books58:55 The Justice We Imagine Prompts01:05:29 Message to Future Generations01:07:43 The Oar and Voice01:11:16 Closing Thanks and Outro...

Kwesi A. Robertson shares about his journey through corporate America, pop culture, and the experiences that shaped his awareness of social justice. He describes the patterns that led him to recognize why access to vulnerability isn't a level playing field, noting how popular self-help and success narratives often hide an "underbelly" that ignores systemic barriers while blaming individuals for the negative outcomes they experience.Kwesi defines social justice as a form of love and a foundational lens for understanding reality, urging listeners to seek connection, shared language that actually acknowledges the complexity of our experiences, and shared responsibility to build spaces where everyone can fully show up.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.Timestamps:00:00 Packing Up the Persona00:53 Rage at Vulnerability01:26 Who Gets to Be Seen02:28 Not Written for Me03:28 Questioning the Boundaries04:22 Self Help Underbelly05:51 Justice Beneath Anger07:00 Show Intro and Mission08:11 Meet the Guest Kwesi15:31 Activated by the Book21:41 Body Cost of Success25:55 Family Roots and Unlearning31:27 Weighted Vest at Work37:45 Writing Finds Community42:30 Pop Culture as Justice Lens48:27 Learning Black History Playbook52:08 Choosing Justice Forward53:56 Advice With Conditions55:51 Pop Culture Empowerment58:05 Leaving The Corporate Arena01:00:56 Building Community Tables01:03:23 Ego Death And Accountability01:07:22 Ubuntu And Shared Wealth01:15:01 From Fear To Action01:19:25 Defining True Social Justice01:27:41 Fireflies And Love Signals01:32:44 Future Generations Green Book01:38:04 Closing And Ways To Connect

Social Justice Origin Stories started off as a podcast, but is growing into something more. This is your guided tour of everything available on Social Justice Origin Stories' YouTube channel (so far).In this episode of Design Decisions, you'll learn about the categories, special series, and the playlists that are available, so you'll know where to explore and what you'll find when you get here.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Channel Tour Intro01:18 Project Pillars Overview01:30 Personal Journeys04:02 Organizational Histories05:58 Educational Segments08:52 Community Voices10:55 Weaving Our Voices13:45 Annual In Community Series14:19 Playlists And Themes23:10 Design Decisions Series24:11 Wrap Up And Invitation

This is Volume 3 of “For Those Who'll Come After“, a special series from Social Justice Origin Stories. In this series, storytellers reach across time, sharing messages and reflections for future generations, sharing what they want them to know, remember, and carry forward in the ongoing pursuit of social justice.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Series Purpose00:44 Bloom Where You're Planted01:21 Plant Seeds Anyway02:39 Hope as a Practice03:08 Defining Critical Hope04:18 Minneapolis Reality Check06:54 Follow Your Innate Sense of Justice07:37 Use Fear as Fuel08:52 Challenge Old Rules10:05 Keep Talking Across Differences11:15 Gather Many Skills for Life13:23 Legacy and Love14:15 Closing Reflection15:58 Subscribe and Support

Realizing social justice is not a simple or linear process, and the weight of the work can wear us down. Whether you are actively engaged on the front lines of your work, taking time to rest, or simply trying to survive the everyday realities of living within oppressive systems, we need you.Social Justice Origin Stories is here to remind you that wherever you are in the struggle, these stories are for you.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 These Stories Are For You02:05 Why Social Justice Origin Stories Exists02:43 For When You Cannot Speak04:24 Healthy Community Spaces04:59 Honoring Rest And Limits06:18 When I Get Tired Too07:27 Storytelling Reconnects Us08:44 You Matter. Take Breaks When You Can09:34 Final Reminder And Gratitude

This is Volume 4 of The Justice We Imagine, a special series from Social Justice Origin Stories. This series focuses on storytellers' responses to three essential questions:When is true social justice possible? What shapes our approach to the work? And why does understanding and sharing our social justice origin stories matter?As you listen to their responses, reflect on what your answers might be.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Series Introduction00:28 When True Social Justice Is Possible02:39 Mutual Accountability03:40 Inclusion And Wholeness05:01 Power And Decision Making05:39 Love And Humanity06:52 Ancestors And History10:43 Pain Into Purpose11:47 Why Sharing Our Social Justice Origin Stories Matter13:52 Preserving Oral Histories17:07 Stories Build Community19:58 Closing And Call To Action

After witnessing the racism her Black students experienced up close on a bus trip to Kentucky, Sharman Spieser’s awareness shifted from understanding how racism operates on an intellectual level to a deeper understanding gained from lived-experience. She reflects on how segregation, isolation, and scarcity thinking operate within a white supremacist capitalist system to keep us apart, and emphasizes the power of building authentic, trusting relationships that create the conditions for honest dialogue to happen as a way of unlearning white supremacy and advancing antiracist social change.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 From Knowing to Understanding00:45 Systems Keep Us Apart01:50 White Liberal Doubt of Black People's Lived Experiences04:00 Book Bans and Backlash06:07 Show Intro and Mission07:16 Meet Sharman Spieser08:24 Early Activations at Work09:25 Family Modeling Justice11:30 Kentucky Trip Wake Up14:02 Listening Not Saving16:51 Detroit Rebellion Revisited28:22 Why Truth Triggers White Rage31:37 Trauma and Openness32:17 How A Death In The Family Changed Things33:01 Taking Custody Suddenly33:49 Mentor Encouragement35:33 Rebuilding Family Life37:11 Workplace Lessons On Power40:19 Retirement Disillusionment42:42 Scarcity Mindset Exposed45:26 History Erasure And Violence47:38 White Privilege Conference50:14 Whats Up With White Women52:07 Talking With White Folks58:03 Finish The Statement58:32 Influences And Frameworks01:02:46 Hope Is A Practice01:04:07 Closing And Credits

This is Design Decisions: a space where I share news and updates about Social Justice Origin Stories as it continues to grow and evolve. More than updates and announcements, though, it’s a space for meaning-making, where I expand on the ideas, values, and design decisions that shape this work. It’s a space to think out loud, and a place where I talk through what it's like to build social justice origin stories in this time we’re living in, and the things I learn and experience along the way.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Why Stories Matter00:13 Admiration Without Pedestals00:45 Demystifying Courage01:00 Inviting People In01:44 Storytelling Connects Dots02:09 Podcast Growth and Impact02:30 Three Series Overview03:16 Introducing Design Decisions03:55 Updates and Meaning Making04:27 Closing Thanks

Patrick Taylor, LCSW, US Air Force veteran and doctoral student in Social Work at USC, tells the story of how learning about the Grand Challenges for Social Work in his program and being surprised by how few Social Workers knew about them led him to recognize the experience as a systemic issue. Taylor's research led him to coin the phrase the Micro Pipeline in Social Work (MPISW), the systemic funneling of social workers into clinical roles at the expense of macro exposure, development, and support.Taylor describes how social work’s identity became tied to a medical model and overly associated with mental health. He shares his own pathway from his early beginnings as a sociology student through his experiences with the clinical licensure process, and explains why he created Macro Pathways as an early-intervention, social worker-informed prototype to help students and professionals reimagine macro work, build community, and move the profession toward balance, prevention, and broader influence.Connect with Macro Pathways on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/macropathways/🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Do You Know About The Grand Challenges Of Social Work?00:58 Micro Pipeline Explained03:02 Why Macro Matters Now05:13 Show Intro And Guest Welcome08:11 Taylor Origins And Mission11:00 Macro Pathways Early Intervention14:07 Rebalancing The Profession18:50 Building The Prototype24:43 Reimagining What Macro Social Work Is27:40 Design Labs And Community Feedback31:02 Big Vision And Next Steps35:08 Why Macro Pathways Matters35:56 MSW Training Skews Clinical37:31 Licensure Hurdles and Feeling Trapped39:16 Macro Pathways as Movement41:37 Why Sociology First44:33 Mentors Who Changed Everything50:43 Thank You to Supporters52:19 Creativity as Systems Change56:39 Rejecting Status Quo Thinking58:09 Advice for Students and Newcomers01:00:40 True Social Justice Needs Balance01:01:55 Tell Your Origin Story01:02:42 Message to Future Generations01:04:55 Thinking Beyond Direct Practice01:05:49 Closing and Where to Listen

Pooja Kothari, Esq. begins her social justice origin story with memories of her father, who helped cultivate her abilities to think critically as a child, her early awareness of sexism in gender-segregated cultural spaces, and her later experiences with racism and internalizing shame as a cis, queer, first-generation Indian-American woman of color. Recalling her experiences as a former public defender with the Legal Aid Society Criminal Defense Practice in Brooklyn, NY, Pooja reflects on how she became more courageous and a better advocate thanks to her mentors Michael Letwin and Azalia Torres, and explains how systemic racism shapes courtroom dynamics and even defenders’ assumptions in ways that can make or break client outcomes.She also talks about her relationship with resisting internalized oppression through finding community and “depersonalizing” oppressive messaging, while also resisting internalized patterns of power through developing practices of accountability and self-correction. This journey informs her work as the founder and principal facilitator of Boundless Awareness, where she develops and facilitates anti-oppression and anti-bias curriculum for workplaces and organizations.Pooja’s storytelling reminds listeners that their activism can start today by identifying and challenging their assumptions.Connect with Pooja and Boundless Awareness: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boundlessawareness/ Website: www.BoundlessAwareness.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BOUNDLESSAWARENESSLLC/🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECTSupport this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACKYour voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQ-----Social Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Boundless Awareness Mindset01:28 Coming Out Expectations04:27 Start Where You Are04:54 Show Intro Mission06:08 Meet Pooja Kothari08:38 From Public Defender to Founder10:08 Activated by Asking Why11:25 Gender Roles at Puja17:06 Grassroots Calling21:41 Identity Shame and Queerness26:06 Resisting Internalized Oppression31:55 Depersonalize and Self Correct39:10 Courtroom Reality Check42:36 Bias In Defense Work44:09 Better Client Interviews46:29 Language Checks And Support48:14 Building Boundless Awareness50:22 High Expectations And Values55:38 Why I Do This Work58:05 Who Gets Inspired01:06:11 Mentors And Courage01:10:41 Start Today And Critique01:15:20 Accountability And Origin Stories01:18:22 Closing Thanks And Call To Action

In this educational segment of Social Justice Origin Stories, Dr. Darryl B. Rice, Associate Professor of Management and Richard T. Farmer Associate Professor at Miami University, returns to discuss a recent article he and his team published on how authoritarian leadership harms Black employees in the workplace. Rice argues that, in the context of workplaces in the United States, authoritarianism is an extension of racial oppression rooted in slavery and Jim Crow, and their research shows it reduces Black employees’ perceptions of a psychologically safe environment, making it harder to thrive.He talks about the leadership implications of their research and validates Black employees’ instincts as they experience racism at work. Dr. Rice also shares practical advice for organizational leaders and listeners contemplating their next moves on their activism journey. He talks about racial retrenchment and the ongoing backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, the impact left in the wake of institutional leadership's capitulation to the current administration, and the need for courageous leadership in these times. Dr. Rice also previews what’s next in his area of research, focusing on the impact of inclusive leadership, trust, and organizational commitment to equity.00:00 Workplace Research Takeaways04:05 Show Intro05:08 Why This Article Matters08:44 Authoritarianism As Oppression14:27 How The Studies Worked18:34 Leadership Implications22:44 Future Research Directions32:45 What Gives Me Hope And What Keeps Me Up At Night41:00 Advice For Finding Your Role In Social Change44:25 Wrap Up And CreditsDr. Rice's Previous Episode: Jim Crow 2.0: How Anti-DEI Laws Are Rooted in Systemic Anti-Black Racism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8w7xCOMI-A&list=PLkddd_SjYVRaEicJ3wZn0V1SYiLG-6tcn&index=13🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECTSupport this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACKYour voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQ-----Social Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.

Reflecting on his 50-year career as a Social Worker, William "Bill" Vanderwill speaks on the importance of strengths-based practice, intergenerational communication, community organizing, and the grassroots power of everyday people taking actions for social justice.Listen in to hear insights from the man Relando affectionately calls "the Fred Rogers of Social Work."This episode includes:How mistakes can become valuable learning opportunities in social work and advocacyThe importance of intergenerational collaboration and recognizing elders as wisdom keepersPractical examples of grassroots community organizing and everyday social justice actionsThe evolving role of social work, from adaptation to helping clients thriveThe power of hope, compassion, and storytelling to inspire future generations and lasting change🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Learning From Mistakes01:15 Fifty Years In Social Work04:48 Show Intro And Guest10:49 Detroit Roots And Empathy14:51 Intergenerational Wisdom17:40 Youth Inspired Hope22:14 Belonging And Inclusion26:55 Mistakes In Practice33:57 Hope Scrolling And Service39:15 Key Takeaways For Listeners41:58 Future Of Social Work43:51 Stories For The Future47:15 Closing And Credits

Dr. Byron Green-Calisch shares how he turned 14 years of higher education and leadership research into consulting, public media work, and activism in Florida. He shares how racialized campus crime alerts and gaps in leadership education shaped his scholarship and pushed him to claim roles as educator, activist, and healer, grounded in collective liberation and a desire to help the helpers.Byron also tells the origin story of the cookout moment that led him to co-found Justice Over Everything with State Rep. Michele Rayner, Esq., a coalition-based social justice center that leads with an intersectional approach dedicated to activating, fortifying, and uplifting communities in the margins of the margins.We talk about the importance of intergenerational work, supporting the helpers, and why creating spaces for activism and healing are necessary for lasting change.Connect with Byron on Instagram @Dr_BGC and @Justice_over_Everything🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Cookout Reality Check00:46 Elders to Us Moment01:14 Stepping Up Ourselves01:47 Justice Center Vision03:11 The Village Program03:39 Fixing the Burning House04:18 Florida as National Playbook05:01 Coalition Umbrella Model05:20 Never Stop Fighting33:22 Coaching for Community34:31 Building a Justice Hub36:35 Educate Before Activate38:09 Hidden Dangers in Bills42:29 Moments That Affirm47:15 Passing the Baton51:45 Influences and Mentors01:02:04 Support Networks and Sacrifice01:03:40 Three Social Justice Prompts01:08:32 Message to the Future01:09:54 Recreating Home01:11:16 Closing and How to Support

Drawing on her expertise in social work and education policy and her lived experience as a Black Biracial woman, Dr. Anissa L. Eddie shares how intentional racial socialization in the earliest years can disrupt anti-Blackness, foster radical self-love in Black children, counter the formation of harmful biases, and promote racial equity.Dr. Eddie also shares her personal “Sankofa Bird” journey: reclaiming what was missing in her own racial identity formation to empower future generations.Her storytelling reminds us why it’s never too early to engage children in racial equity work in developmentally relevant ways.00:00 – Introduction: Dr. Anissa L. Eddie’s background in social work and education05:27 – Why early childhood matters for racial identity development12:32 – Dr. Eddie’s personal story as a catalyst for her work15:14 – The science of how children absorb messages about race and difference19:13 – Interventions to disrupt bias and socialize children for equity23:14 – Representation in toys and media: personal anecdotes and research26:13 – Turning points: Pre-college program, college advocacy, and identity healing32:27 – Dr. Eddie’s research: Beliefs & practices that matter for justice-centered socialization35:44 – Practical steps: color-conscious exposure, discussion of features, empathy, and affirming Blackness49:00 – Children’s media as a vehicle for social justice: Wimee’s World & PBS57:12 – Influences and resources: Marita Golden, bell hooks, Audre Lorde, self-care and values01:00:52 – Social Justice Origin Stories prompts: What justice means, liberation, and the power of storytelling01:04:36 – Message to future generations: Collective power, kindness, and connection01:06:28 – “Sankofa Bird”—title and philosophy of Dr. Eddie’s journeyVisit Dr. Eddie's Website: https://liminalityconsulting.com Follow Dr. Eddie on Instagram @LiminalityConsulting Follow Liminality Consulting on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liminalityconsulting Connect with Dr. Eddie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anissa-eddie/🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECTSupport this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACKYour voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQ-----Social Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.

This is Volume 3 of “Take This With You“, a special series from Social Justice Origin Stories. Storytelling is a gift, and in this series, storytellers reflect on what they hope stays with you after their episode ends. As you listen to their sharing, consider this moment as an invitation to reflect on your own journey.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Introduction to 'Take This with You'00:17 Shoutout to the Generalists01:10 Understanding Racism, Sexism, and Cross-Training03:46 Personal Stories and Struggles08:27 The Importance of Authenticity and Making Hard Choices13:16 Dialogue and Power Dynamics14:17 Finding Joy and Purpose in Life19:28 The Role of Art and Activism21:11 Empowering Leadership and Resistance26:08 Reflecting on Stories and Taking Action27:19 Conclusion and Call to Action

Marquita D. Gooch, MLIS, reflects on the pitfalls and power dynamics of representing a library system publicly, while being limited in her ability to speak freely without fear of retaliation. She talks about the freedom she’s found to be more vocal since leaving traditional library work, and shares how her experiences became catalysts for creating Life After Libraries, her podcast and web series chronicling her journey beyond traditional libraries, and Black in the Stacks, her podcast highlighting the inspiring stories of librarians, authors, advocates, and others from the African American and African Diaspora.Black in the Stacks is more than a project; it's a way to build narrative power. Marquita believes everyone has a story to tell, and encourages anyone who can to share theirs.00:00 Introduction: The Spirit of Service in Libraries01:34 Challenges and Changes in the Library System02:26 Finding Your Calling in Librarianship03:25 Going Viral: Highlighting Diversity in Libraries05:30 The Power of Storytelling and Oral Histories06:38 Introduction to Social Justice Origin Stories07:49 Guest Introduction: Marquita Gooch08:23 Personal Reflections on Education and Libraries11:19 The Journey to Becoming a Librarian14:27 Facing Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles26:13 Navigating Library Politics and Advocacy38:53 Coping with Loss and Grief39:46 Making Meaning from Experiences42:22 Life After Libraries44:30 Challenges in Librarianship52:00 Starting Black in the Stacks57:31 Advice for Creatives01:03:18 Reflections and Inspirations01:18:33 Concluding Thoughts and GratitudeConnect with Marquita by searching for ⁨@marquitatheelibrarian⁩ on most platforms. You can also visit the Black in the Stacks Website: https://blackinthestacks.com/🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECTSupport this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACKYour voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQ-----Social Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.

No one gets to where they are by themselves, and this project would not exist without the collective wisdom of the storytellers who’ve shared their stories with us.This is Volume 1 of “In Community”, a special series from Social Justice Origin Stories. This annual series brings together the voices of storytellers whose stories were published in a given year.To everyone who has listened, watched, shared the stories, reflected on your own, and returned for more storytelling, thank you.Many thanks to the storytellers who have contributed to this project and have trusted me and this space with their sharing.Systems of oppression depend on silence, isolation, and the belief that change is impossible. Social Justice Origin Stories exists to challenge that belief by sharing stories of resistance, awakening, and commitment to equity and justice. These stories remind us that we're not powerless, we're not alone, and that the work of justice is sustained across time by people willing to imagine and design something better.Social Justice Origin Stories will return. Thank you for listening.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Introduction to Systems of Oppression01:03 Honoring the Storytellers01:17 Personal Reflections and Activism02:13 Balancing Joy and Struggle02:53 Understanding and Challenging Systems04:49 The Role of Anger and Forgiveness05:28 Healing and Spirituality05:55 Rethinking Racism and Social Justice12:27 Visibility and Representation23:28 Power and Liberation27:20 Championing the Journey28:27 Community Intelligence and Kindness29:53 The Power of Education30:50 Planting Seeds of Change32:08 Cross-Training for Social Justice34:17 Embracing Neurodiversity38:10 The Role of Storytelling49:50 Fighting Systemic Racism57:57 Conclusion: The Power of Collective Narratives

Randy Quansah, creator of Kujo's Kid Zone, shares a memory of an early experience with racism at school that sparked his journey of self-discovery and awareness of African history and identity. What began as sharing the lessons he learned with his daughter expanded into considering other kids and their families, which then became the inspiration behind his educational show for children. Randy talks about his dedication to educating children about African history, challenging Eurocentric narratives, the importance of cultural representation, and the necessary cycle of growth that comes from leaning and unlearning about ourselves and the world. His message to creatives is that you are more than enough. Randy wants listeners to understand the power of making the first moves towards implementing their big ideas, and encourages you to just start instead of waiting for perfection, knowing that the act of following your path will create opportunities for you to get to where you’re going.00:00 Reflecting on Personal and Educational Journeys01:09 Creating Kujo's Kid Zone02:04 The Importance of Unlearning and Growth06:15 The Power of Representation07:17 Discovering Kujo's Kid Zone09:38 Intentional Storytelling and Cultural Education26:37 Challenges and Triumphs in Creative Pursuits29:12 Exploring Iconic Film Studios29:49 The Energy of Being Selected30:43 Moments of Affirmation32:14 Influences and Inspirations33:30 The Impact of LeVar Burton34:58 Gracie's Corner and Positive Change38:54 The Journey of Authenticity45:41 Reflections on Social Justice51:55 Final Thoughts and GratitudeFollow Randy on Instagram @KujoskidzoneshowSubscribe to Kujo’s Kid Zone on YouTube and YouTube Kids.Kujo’s Kid Zone can also be found on Black Oak TV, Telus Optik, and the Sensical App.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECTSupport this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACKYour voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQ-----Social Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.

This is Volume 3 of The Justice We Imagine, a special series from Social Justice Origin Stories. This series focuses on storytellers' responses to three essential questions:When is true social justice possible? What shapes our approach to the work? And why does understanding and sharing our social justice origin stories matter?As you listen to their responses, reflect on what your answers might be.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Introduction to Social Justice Origin Stories00:28 When is True Social Justice Possible?03:16 Shaping Our Approach to Social Justice05:04 The Importance of Sharing Social Justice Origin Stories11:39 Call to Action and Conclusion12:24 Subscribe and Support

This is Volume 2 of “For Those Who’ll Come After“, a special series from Social Justice Origin Stories. In this series, storytellers reach across time, sharing messages and reflections for future generations, sharing what they want them to know, remember, and carry forward in the ongoing pursuit of social justice.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Introduction: The Power of Stories00:28 Messages for Future Generations01:11 The Ongoing Fight for Social Justice02:03 Acknowledging Our Roots and Resilience02:57 Concerns and Hopes for the Future07:28 Rethinking Work and Challenging Inequities15:49 The Importance of Chronicling Our Stories17:51 Final Reflections and Call to Action19:31 Closing and How to Support

Sheldon Gay shares his journey of late identification as gifted and neurodivergent, which fostered his commitment to humanizing Black, gifted, and otherwise neurodivergent experiences to promote acceptance and self-love. Through his podcast 'I Must Be Bug'N,' Sheldon aims to dismantle the pathology associated with labels and celebrate the strengths and challenges, what he terms “the 'cape and the kryptonite” of neurodivergent people.Sheldon advocates for narrative change and more compassionate storytelling about neurodivergence, reminding listeners that labels don’t have to feel like pathology.00:00 Introduction to Humanizing Neurodivergent Experiences00:26 The Impact of Late Identification01:03 Redefining Labels and Embracing Humanity02:29 The Gifted Self-Discovery Journey03:57 The Power of Empathy and Insight05:10 Activating Change Through Self-Realization07:22 The Role of Storytelling in Social Justice08:33 Introducing Sheldon Gay12:54 The Journey to Creating 'I Must Be Bug'N'32:23 Reflecting on Social Justice and Personal Growth33:24 Discovering Purpose Through Technology34:58 The Power of Storytelling and Advocacy37:30 Embracing Technology and Leadership42:58 Influences and Inspirations01:01:28 Messages for Future Generations01:03:18 Conclusion and Call to ActionConnect with Sheldon on his website, sheldongayisbugn.com and on instagram @sheldongayisbugn🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECTSupport this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACKYour voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQ-----Social Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.

Tracie Jae, human culture strategist and educator describes how her family both shielded her from, and prepared her to engage with racial injustice, and shares about the breadcrumbs that helped her to learn that racism shouldn’t be normal. She tells the story of the birth of her identity as The Quiet Rebel, and breaks down her more HUMAN (Honest, Urgent, Meaningful, Accountable, Nuanced) approach to equity conversations and explains why real social change starts with addressing harm, embracing difference, and staying curious about the stories missing from the narratives we’re told about ourselves and the world around us.00:00 Introduction to Social Injustices00:34 Understanding Difference and Community02:19 The American Dream and Its Discontents07:59 The Power of Storytelling09:16 Meet Tracie Jae: The Quiet Rebel11:53 Tracie Jae's Origin Stories14:51 The Birth of the Quiet Rebel17:42 Facing Racism and Injustice28:24 A More Human Approach37:51 Addressing Historical Harms and Honesty38:35 Legislation and Hearts: Critical Race Theory02:06 The Pine Tree and Cactus Seed Analogy42:18 The Reality of American Identity45:32 The Importance of Honest Conversations04:52 The Shared Trauma and Healing05:52 The Old House Analogy53:05 Practical Applications and Human Connections01:00:23 Sustaining Social Justice Work01:00:54 The Role of Active Citizenship01:02:48 Gratitude and Influences01:04:34 Sustaining the Human Approach01:09:39 Final Thoughts and EncouragementFollow Tracie on Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/traciejaeFollow Tracie on Instagram @thequietrebelllcVisit Tracie's Website: https://thequietrebel.org🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECTSupport this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACKYour voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQ-----Social Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.

In this educational segment of Social Justice Origin Stories, Dr. Darryl B. Rice, Associate Professor of Management and Richard T. Farmer Associate Professor at Miami University, shares the research findings he and co-authors Dr. Tsedale Melaku and Dr. Jennifer R. Bishop write about in their forthcoming article: Jim Crow 2.0: Understanding Present-Day Anti-DEI Laws as A Function of Cross Generation Transmission of Systemic Anti-Black Racism in the special issue of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: on “The Backlash Against DEI Programs.Dr. Rice connects Jim Crow era anti-Black violence and modern anti-DEI legislation, and how social conservatism as a political ideology, and the use of the southern strategy across Trump’s presidential campaigns, exploits racial resentment against Black people, fueling current attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion.He talks about the inclusion tax: the disproportionate costs that are placed on Black people navigating predominantly white institutional and professional spaces, the impact of institutional capitulation to demands to roll back or end DEI policy, and how, by refusing to name and fight systemic anti-Black racism, organizations fail their Black employees.He also shares considerations for leaders and Black staff on resisting, advocating for equity, and protecting their psychological safety.00:00 Introduction to Organizational Justice and DEI01:07 Personal Motivations and Background03:13 Systemic Racism and Historical Context05:16 Research Findings and Political Implications10:30 The Role of Social Justice and Advocacy11:41 Interview with Dr. Darryl Rice20:56 Understanding Anti-DEI Laws28:32 The Southern Strategy and Its Impact39:46 The DEI Attack on Higher Education40:54 Impact on Black Women in the Workplace43:52 Research Findings on Anti-DEI Laws46:38 Advice for Organizational Leaders54:11 The Inclusion Tax in Predominantly White Institutions01:05:14 Personal Influences and Social Justice01:11:00 Final Thoughts and Call to ActionConnect with Darryl B. Rice on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedarryl/🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECTSupport this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACKYour voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQ-----Social Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.

This is Volume 1 of “For Those Who'll Come After“, a special series from Social Justice Origin Stories. In this series, storytellers reach across time, sharing messages and reflections for future generations, sharing what they want them to know, remember, and carry forward in the ongoing pursuit of social justice.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Introduction: The Power of Stories00:28 Messages for Future Generations01:31 Reflections on Perseverance04:42 Balancing Joy and Struggle06:02 Understanding Civics and Politics07:30 Trust and Community12:49 Historical Legacy and Greatness15:24 Final Reflections and Farewell17:13 Closing and Call to Action

Beca Velázquez-Publes, Founder, Coach & Consultant at The Liberated Leader, opens up about the lessons she learned early on from her parents that made working for social justice a part of her DNA. She talks about the evolving nature of purpose and how her work with the Urban Core Collective solidified her social justice journey, allowing her to build a space that resisted norms in the nonprofit space and push collective growth edges to test new ways of being for work and in community.Beca also talks about the significance of operationalizing equity and creating inclusive and human-centered organizational structures, the ongoing process of unlearning internalized oppression, and invites listeners to embrace their own leadership among the many ways to contribute and find community in the work for Liberation.Follow Beca on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/rvelazquezpublesVisit Beca’s Website, The Liberated Leader: https://www.the-liberated-leader.com/🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECTSupport this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACKYour voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQ-----Social Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Liberation and Roles in Organizing00:55 The Power of Storytelling02:36 Social Justice Origin Stories Project03:54 Making Experiences Accessible06:46 Resisting Internalized Oppression08:47 The Importance of Community and Storytelling10:55 Personal Reflections on Social Justice18:27 Leadership and Personal Transformation30:38 Rethinking Organizational Structures31:03 Operationalizing Equity in Organizations31:35 Personal Reflections and Learning32:17 Transformative Experiences with Urban Core Collective34:00 Disrupting Traditional Nonprofit Models35:12 Embracing Authentic Leadership47:10 Navigating Privilege and Leadership49:38 Acknowledging Influential Figures54:11 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

Quincy M. Simmons, a rising senior at SUNY New Paltz in Journalism, Film, Video, and Black Studies, shares what motivated him to use his love for comic books, manga, and anime to address social justice issues through his podcast, 'The Masks We Wear. He talks about mental health, neurodiversity, and toxic masculinity, and how exploring comics as modern mythology can offer powerful reflections on today’s social and political climate. Quincy also talks about his journey with journalism, how he uses storytelling to inspire and educate, his guiding influences, and the impact he hopes to make with his work.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Introduction and Personal Activation01:32 The Role of Comics in Social Commentary04:07 The Power of Storytelling and Social Justice05:18 Guest Introduction: Quincy M. Simmons10:24 Quincy's Journey into Journalism16:09 The Origin of 'The Masks We Wear' Podcast19:24 The Importance of Rest and Reflection in Content Creation21:55 Comics as Modern Mythology and Social Critique28:40 Exploring Masculinity and Mental Health29:16 The Impact of Representation in Media30:06 Creating the 'Resilience and Recovery' Project30:59 Navigating Doubts and Feedback33:22 Balancing Life and Creative Projects35:09 The Importance of Listening to Your Own Voice38:19 Influences and Inspirations42:56 Favorite Characters and Stories47:10 Hopes for 'The Mask We Wear'53:19 Final Thoughts and Future Generations54:17 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionYou can follow Quincy on Instagram @Quincy495. You can listen to The Masks We Wear podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Lc7XPjaYAExYBrywOozgm?si=6330857d3f7840c6&nd=1&dlsi=8f6a063b56654ef7Visit his website: quincymsimmons.com to learn more about his broader work in journalism.

This is Volume 2 of “Take This With You“, a special series from Social Justice Origin Stories. Storytelling is a gift, and in this series, storytellers reflect on what they hope stays with you after their episode ends. As you listen to their sharing, consider this moment as an invitation to reflect on your own journey.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Introduction to 'Take This with You'00:17 Expressing Gratitude to Mentors and Loved Ones01:47 The Importance of Representation in Education02:40 Navigating DEI Work and Social Justice04:42 Grace and Space: Embracing Differences09:16 Personal Stories of Struggle and Growth17:33 Supervisory Principles and Institutional Change21:40 Empowerment Through Storytelling22:37 The Fallacy of Hero Worship25:13 Vision and Perseverance29:36 We Deserve tpp Grow Old: The Importance of Longevity in Justice Work32:03 Be Hungry, Be Curious, Be Humble33:22 Reflect and Act34:38 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Chinyere Neale reflects on a time in her life when the frustration she often felt toward well-meaning but uninformed white people who considered themselves allies in racial justice work became a mirror for her own growth. After attending an LGBTQIA+ ally training at work one day, she came to a humbling realization that she also had the capacity to be well-meaning but uninformed in a different way. The experience expanded her understanding of privilege and oppression, and influenced her approach to life as a “never-ending classroom”.As a retired global public health educator from Detroit with a multifaceted career, Chinyere reflects on her upbringing in segregated Detroit, her passion for music and the arts, her role as a sexual health educator, and what led her to finally embrace being seen as a teacher. Her storytelling speaks to the importance of authenticity, keeping joy a priority in movement work, and remembering that we all have a role to play in working for social justice.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Introduction: Multifaceted Careers01:13 The Journey to Becoming a Teacher02:10 Social Justice Origin Stories: Project Overview03:21 Introducing Today's Guest: Chinyere Neale05:10 Chinyere's Background and Upbringing07:11 Activism and Community Involvement08:58 Realizing the Role of a Teacher12:41 Experiences in Ally Training25:05 Path to Sexual Health Education31:29 Landing the Perfect Job35:52 Reflecting on Career Transitions38:20 Memorable Moments with Students39:37 Impactful Student Stories47:56 The Importance of Joy and Self-Care54:43 The Role of Art and Music in Social Justice56:18 Influences and Personal History01:06:24 Advice for Future Generations01:08:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

This is Volume 1 of “Take This With You“, a special series from Social Justice Origin Stories. Storytelling is a gift, and in this series, storytellers reflect on what they hope stays with you after their episode ends. As you listen to their sharing, consider this moment as an invitation to reflect on your own journey.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Introduction to 'Take This with You'00:17 Reflecting on Interconnectedness and Cooperation02:42 Everyday Acts of Impact and Intention06:12 Building Intentional Communities13:36 The Role of Learning and Practice15:35 Understanding Transracial Adoption19:59 Final Reflections and Call to Action21:16 Closing and How to Support

Kelly Maxwell reflects on how coming out as a lesbian in the 1990s sparked a deeper examination of her whiteness and a lifelong commitment to understanding her relationship to privilege and oppression. She traces her journey from growing up in an almost exclusively white small town in Ohio to dedicating 17 years to social justice education through intergroup dialogue at The Program on Intergroup Relations at the University of Michigan.Kelly also shares stories from her family life as part of a multiracial, interracial, two-mom household, and how those dynamics shape her personal and professional values on justice. She speaks candidly about the tensions of institutional “neutrality,” and how she works to align her values with her responsibilities on campus and in her role as Board Chair of the Difficult Dialogues National Resource Center, a nonprofit that supports colleges and universities in using dialogic practice to create transformational change in the pursuit of equity and justice.You can connect with Kelly on Linkedin.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Introduction to Intergroup Dialogue00:45 Personal Transformation Through Dialogue01:23 Impact on Students and Alumni02:08 Power Dynamics in Dialogue03:09 Transition to Administration04:13 Symbolism and Personal Reminders05:21 Introduction to Social Justice Origin Stories06:30 Guest Introduction: Kelly Maxwell08:09 Kelly's Background and Early Influences09:53 Discovering Intergroup Dialogue11:36 Navigating Privilege and Oppression19:36 Professional Journey and Personal Life23:52 Adoption and Family Dynamics26:36 Addressing School Inequities31:13 The Role of Educators in Social Justice34:27 Personal Accountability and Family Influence37:29 Navigating Internalized Oppression and Superiority42:57 Financial Literacy and Class Awareness44:00 Impact of Intergroup Dialogue50:49 Challenges in Higher Education Administration01:03:14 Reflections on Dialogue and Social Justice01:10:15 Conclusion and Call to Action

After narrowly avoiding a car accident in a parking lot one day, Angie Freeman (they/them) reflects on how that experience, and their initial reaction in the moments before and after learning the other driver was Deaf, expanded their awareness of their unexamined privilege. The experience set them on a path to learn American Sign Language (ASL), learn more about the lived experiences of Deaf people, and sparked a journey of self-work to more deeply understand how privilege operates. This journey continues to inform their life and work today as a speaker and educator. Angie also shares an example from their experiences as a Black, trans, and nonbinary parent that speaks to the importance of teaching children the expansiveness of gender identity and family structures from a young age. Their storytelling invites us to start with ourselves, to focus on deconstructing the misinformation that’s reflected through our privileged identities, and to use the power we have in service of equity and justice.Connect with Angie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angie-freeman/🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECTSupport this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACKYour voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQ-----Social Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Introduction: Navigating Parental Identity00:33 Embracing Nonbinary Parenthood00:56 Teaching Inclusivity to Children02:23 Correcting Misconceptions04:20 The Power of Storytelling05:31 Warm Memories and Acts of Kindness08:22 Angie's Social Justice Journey10:51 Recognizing Privilege and Intersectionality16:42 From Informal to Formal DEIB Work18:57 Challenges and Growth in DEIB26:30 The Importance of Language and Small Actions31:06 The Role of Educators in Inclusivity33:56 Vulnerability and Continuous Learning35:35 Finding Identity as a Nonbinary Parent36:14 Teaching Kids About Diverse Families02:01 Correcting Misgendering and Advocating for Respect39:46 Support from a Loving Partner40:47 Influential Books and Mentors46:54 The Importance of Authenticity49:55 Encouraging Allyship and Shared Responsibility54:00 Moments of Support and Validation57:28 Reflecting on Social Justice and Personal Growth01:05:57 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

This is Volume 2 of The Justice We Imagine, a special series from Social Justice Origin Stories. This series focuses on storytellers' responses to three essential questions:When is true social justice possible? What shapes our approach to the work? And why does understanding and sharing our social justice origin stories matter?As you listen to their responses, reflect on what your answers might be.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Introduction to Justice We Imagine00:28 When is True Social Justice Possible?03:29 What Shapes Our Approach to Social Justice?05:14 The Importance of Sharing Social Justice Origin Stories10:49 The Power of Storytelling in Social Justice12:48 Conclusion and Call to Action13:29 Closing Remarks and How to Supportstorytelling #podcast #socialjustice #equity #education #activism

As an intellectual activist, Dr. Nadia Brigham has possessed the ability to recognize the patterns of injustice from an early age. She tells stories from her early life, highlighting pivotal moments that sparked her passion for social justice.She reflects on her journey of completing her dissertation research exploring the ways power is wielded through language and narratives that dehumanize Black people, and how the emotionally difficult process of making meaning of the ways anti-Blackness is transmitted to individuals and throughout our social systems led to the surprising yet purposeful emergence of “Radiant & Rising”, a collection of interactive healing tools for Black people to engage in the daily practice of self-love while combating internalized anti-Blackness.In explaining the five affirmation themes of Radiant & Rising that are designed to foster daily reflective practices for combating and unlearning anti-Blackness, whether you are Black or not, Dr. Brigham’s storytelling emphasizes the need to counter the lies embedded in anti-Black messages and reaffirms the worthiness that Black people have always had.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections01:34 Host Introduction and Project Overview02:45 Guest Introduction: Dr. Nadia Brigham04:39 Nadia's Early Life and Influences08:02 Formative Experiences and Social Justice Awakening10:34 Navigating Identity and Education24:03 The Journey to Radiant & Rising28:09 Exploring Historical Oppression28:33 Themes of Commodification and Resistance29:39 Radiant & Rising: Emergence and Themes30:56 Expressions of Identity and Community32:20 Legacy of Love and Resilience35:22 Influences and Inspirations43:39 Gratitude and Reflections48:42 Messages for Future Generations

This is Volume 1 of The Justice We Imagine, a special series from Social Justice Origin Stories. This series focuses on storytellers' responses to three essential questions:When is true social justice possible? What shapes our approach to the work? And why does understanding and sharing our social justice origin stories matter?As you listen to their responses, reflect on what your answers might be.00:00 Introduction and Purpose of Social Justice Origin Stories00:24 The Power of Storytelling and Community01:43 Expanding Connections and Future Plans04:21 Introducing 'The Justice We Imagine' Series04:26 Essential Questions on Social Justice04:49 True Social Justice: Perspectives and Reflections07:59 Shaping Approaches to Social Justice11:33 The Importance of Sharing Origin Stories15:32 Final Thoughts and Call to Actionstorytelling #podcast #socialjustice #equity #education #activismEpisode Links:Resisting Oppression by Building Trust and Connection with Amber Banks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmpT_tnaAi8&list=PLkddd_SjYVRaEicJ3wZn0V1SYiLG-6tcn&index=23Education as the Practice of Freedom with Chasity Bailey-Fakhoury: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdqSOuQHcQM&list=PLkddd_SjYVRaEicJ3wZn0V1SYiLG-6tcn&index=22Making Race Heard with Surabhi Pandit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9VJMoOxFRg&list=PLkddd_SjYVRaEicJ3wZn0V1SYiLG-6tcn&index=21Redefining Design for Social Change with Kyahdric Moses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmy42tlW9hM&list=PLkddd_SjYVRaEicJ3wZn0V1SYiLG-6tcn&index=20Student Solidarity as Praxis: Popular Education in Action with Tony Nelson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmy42tlW9hM&list=PLkddd_SjYVRaEicJ3wZn0V1SYiLG-6tcn&index=20Weaving Past, Present and Future: Healing Timelines with Jouapag Lee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9GbA8JAE9Y&list=PLkddd_SjYVRaEicJ3wZn0V1SYiLG-6tcn&index=18Facilitating Change: kyle lim on Education Justice and The Power of Unharmonius Organizing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDmic8Mb3Vc&list=PLkddd_SjYVRaEicJ3wZn0V1SYiLG-6tcn&index=17From Isolation to Advocacy: Confronting Color Evasiveness in Transracial Adoption with JaeRan Kim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXDTCJ9weSk&list=PLkddd_SjYVRaEicJ3wZn0V1SYiLG-6tcn&index=16Rooted in Baltimore: Barre Jones on Navigating Social Injustice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3A1ODpHHbQ&list=PLkddd_SjYVRaEicJ3wZn0V1SYiLG-6tcn&index=15The Experiences of Black Chief Diversity Officers at Predominantly White Institutions with O'juan Edwards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWlVZS7Mg8A&list=PLkddd_SjYVRaEicJ3wZn0V1SYiLG-6tcn&... **Support the podcast by becoming a patron**: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStoriesVisit the Social Justice Origin Stories Project Website: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comSubscribe to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SocialJusticeOriginStoriesListen to Social Justice Origin Stories on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Listen to Social Justice Origin Stories on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iBn70HzO4lFxk7sN3gwAfFollow Social Justice Origin Stories on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Follow Social Justice Origin Stories on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLike Social Justice Origin Stories on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQ-----Social Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.

Dr. Emely Medina-Rodríguez, a social researcher and program evaluator committed to equity and culturally responsive practices, shares the story of her journey from Puerto Rico to Chicago and the events that inform her practice and activism as a researcher. Her storytelling teaches listeners about the need to challenge extractive traditional research practices that don’t prioritize the needs of communities, and to have a power analysis be “part of the equation” in research and evaluation.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Introduction to Culturally Responsive Evaluation01:50 The Importance of Community Engagement06:41 Personal Reflections and Social Justice07:52 Guest Introduction: Emely Medina-Rodríguez08:54 Early Life and Influences09:38 Activism and the Teacher Strike of 201311:56 Involvement in the Socialist Movement23:13 Research and Community Work in Puerto Rico29:58 Challenges and Growth in Academia41:14 Exploring Radical Ideas in Education42:31 Balancing Activism and Academia44:08 The Importance of Cultural Responsiveness45:43 The JEDI Program Experience46:55 Mentorship and Professional Growth48:33 Challenges and Rewards of Evaluation Work57:21 Engaging with Diversity in Communities01:14:26 Advice for Future Generations01:19:23 Final Reflections and Gratitude

Reflecting on significant learning experiences that have shaped his approach to social justice, speaker, author, and coach Dr. Keith Edwards describes education as an act of faith; investing time in cultivating the necessary relationships required to do the work with the belief that we’re making an impact even if we are not around to witness the outcomes.Speaking from the perspectives of someone who has been invested in and someone who invests that time in others, his storytelling speaks to the importance of unlearning dominant messages of superiority, cultivating critical hope, and understanding the collective damage caused by systems of oppression.Follow Keith: Visit Keith’s Website: KeithEdwards.comCheck out Keith’s Book: Unmasking: https://keithedwards.com/book/Evolve: Brave Space Leadership: https://bravespaceleadership.com/evolveinfoLearn about the Aspiring Allyhood Development Model: https://keithedwards.com/2015/05/05/aspiring-ally-identity-development/🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.

Claire Downing, Founder and Principal at The Moonlight Collaborative, shares a story of how witnessing her parents’ activism and the ways they navigated differences as an interfaith family shaped her own commitment to activism; paving the way for her to be able to develop a commitment to continually understand and embrace the complexities of her identities and relationship to privilege and oppression later in life as a white Muslim woman who converted to Islam. Claire also recalls how experiences in toxic workplaces ultimately led her to establish The Moonlight Collaborative, where she partners with organizations that are invested in “creating the conditions for marginalized folks not only to survive, but thrive.”Her storytelling invites listeners to reflect on their own identities and strengths and to identify their unique place within the social justice ecosystem to drive lasting change.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Introduction to Personal Motivations in Social Justice00:26 Exploring Personal Identity and Social Justice03:29 Understanding Roles in the Social Justice Ecosystem05:10 Introduction to Social Justice Origin Stories07:46 Claire Downing's Background and Journey09:48 Navigating Personal and Professional Challenges25:45 Impact of Toxic Workplaces on Social Justice Work32:17 Leadership Matters: The Importance of Values33:33 The Story Behind 'The Moonlight Collaborative'36:20 Core Values in Collaborative Work39:47 Navigating Challenges and Staying True to Values42:21 Memorable Experiences and Affirmations49:55 Influences and Inspirations53:40 Final Reflections and Advice for Future Generations58:10 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Dr. Bryan O. Buckley tells the story of how his Caribbean background and the lessons he learned from watching his grandparents' activism shaped his approach to leading for equity in public health. He reflects on pivotal moments in his life and career, the game-changing impact of mentoring and sponsorship, and how his superpower as a connector enables him to build relationships with people closest to the problems to facilitate change in communities and systems. Dr. Buckley affirms that we are all a part of public health, and share a collective responsibility in making the world a better place. He encourages listeners to reflect on what their superpowers are, so they can use their unique gifts to make an impact in their own ways.Follow Bryan: https://linktr.ee/drbryanobuckley🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Introduction: The Power of Connection01:44 Community Intelligence and Kindness03:08 The Role of Education in Community Engagement03:44 Public Health: A Collective Responsibility05:10 Guest Introduction: Dr. Bryan Buckley07:06 Activating Moments and Personal Growth07:55 Caribbean Roots and Early Influences09:31 College Years: Finding Passion in Public Health15:59 Journey to Public Health: From Medicine to Advocacy21:46 Current Role and Reflections on Public Health26:48 A Call from Bryan Peters27:13 Mentorship and Sponsorship28:02 Health Equity Leadership28:19 Challenging the Status Quo29:56 Resisting Internalized Oppression31:24 The Importance of Community33:26 Recognizing Privilege36:05 Influential Figures and Mentors40:09 Gratitude and Reflection44:38 Passing the Torch to Future Generations45:20 Closing Thoughts and Farewell

In sharing the Social Justice Origin Story of the global Rockstar Woman™ Movement, founder Shannon Cohen recalls how manifesting her dream of establishing truly inclusive professional networks and affinity spaces for women was born from a mix of inspiration, observation, and agitation, with a particular desire to create spaces that were markedly different from the exclusionary, predominantly white spaces she experienced as a Black Woman in her early days as a professional. Drawing on the legacy of resilience and entrepreneurship passed down from her grandparents, Shannon’s storytelling speaks to the power of betting on yourself, incubating your ideas instead of shelving them, the power of collective ambition and cooperative economics, and the importance of healthy hibernation for longevity in social justice work.Follow Shannon:shannoncohen.com rockstar-woman.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannoncohen/ https://www.instagram.com/shannonmcohen🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Navigating Networking Events as a Black Woman01:00 The Birth of the Rockstar Woman Movement02:05 The Power of Believing in Your Big Ideas04:14 Introduction to Social Justice Origin Stories05:22 Guest Introduction: Shannon Cohen05:46 Shannon's Inspirational Album and Its Impact09:39 Shannon's Social Justice Origin Story09:56 The Influence of Grandparents on Business and Justice13:51 Challenges and Realities of Grassroots Work16:18 The Importance of Relationships in Business19:15 Creating Spaces of Belonging and Value23:52 The Evolution of the Rockstar Woman Movement29:14 A Family of Healers: Legacy and Inspiration30:38 The Strength and Struggles of Black Women32:49 Honoring Ancestors and Self-Care34:02 The Rockstar Woman Movement39:33 Values and Cooperative Economics47:22 Gratitude and Acknowledgment49:26 Balancing Personal and Professional Life53:41 Encouragement for Future Generations59:15 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Pastor Phil Jackson shares the social justice origin story of the Firehouse Community Arts Center in Chicago, essential leadership lessons he has learned from his role as founder and CEO, and the ways the Firehouse lives out its mission to interrupt the cycle of violence among youth and young adults in North Lawndale through the power of the arts and faith.His storytelling affirms the transformative impact of the arts, establishing and maintaining authentic relationships with your community, and stories of how the Firehouse has become a refuge and a source of inspiration and strength for many in North Lawndale.Connect with Pastor Phil and the Firehouse Community Arts Center on social media:Instagram: @thefirehouseInstagram: @PastorphilspeaksInstagram: @Church_ontheblockFacebook: The Firehouse Community Arts CenterFacebook: Pastor Phil Jackson🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Pastor Phil’s Social Justice Origin Story01:12 The Power of Community Engagement03:22 Social Justice Origin Stories Overview05:02 Introduction of Pastor Phil Jackson06:05 Pastor Phil Jackson's Background and Mission12:42 The Role of Arts in Community Transformation20:05 Values and Impact of the Firehouse Community Arts Center28:01 Revelations and Responsibilities29:59 Authenticity and Leadership31:40 Managing People and Challenges32:42 Vision and Perseverance39:07 Influences and Inspirations48:36 Reflections on Social Justice51:48 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude55:05 Final Words and Contact Information

Mia Henry connects common threads between her training as an educator, the 29 Civil Rights tours she organized and led over the past 10 years, and her current work developing educational curriculum on resistance and social justice as the founder and CEO of Freedom Lifted, which offers justice-centered leadership development through online learning, training, and facilitation.The social justice origin story of Freedom Lifted emphasizes the importance of understanding power as an abundant resource, the critical work of using our power to bring more power to oppressed people, and drawing wisdom from stories of resistance throughout history when people have strived to create a world where power is shared for guidance on how we can better share power within our organizations and movements for justice.Education #RacialJustice #SocialJustice #CivilRights #Equity #History #Freedom #Storytelling🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Introduction to Achievement and Resistance00:26 Transition from Civil Rights Tours to Curriculum Development01:00 Exploring the National Civil Rights Museum02:26 Defining Resistance and Social Justice04:30 The Role of Black-Owned Farms in the Civil Rights Movement05:29 Introduction to Social Justice Origin Stories08:26 Mia Henry's Background and Inspiration11:26 The Evolution of Freedom Lifted17:34 Challenges and Learnings in Running Freedom Lifted27:36 Connecting Identity, Power, and Oppression32:26 The Importance of Power in Social Movements36:16 Power Dynamics and Agency36:46 Defining Power and Its Components39:06 The Importance of Agency in Organizations41:49 Historical Context and Justice Work46:18 Personal Reflections and Inspirations52:49 Influences and Legacy01:11:23 Final Thoughts and WisdomConnect with Mia and Freedom LiftedFreedom Lifted’s Website: https://www.freedomlifted.com/Connect with Mia on Linkedin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miahenry/Follow Freedom Liftedn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomlifted/

In sharing his story of redemption and transformation, Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur names his experiences navigating systemic oppression, his time in prison for a crime he didn't commit, and the people who invested in him in his life as pivotal moments that activated his commitment to social justice. His storytelling affirms the power of vulnerability, self-forgiveness, and the critical role of education and community in personal and collective healing.Dr. Shakur also highlights the importance of America confronting its true history, addressing internalized oppression, challenging patriarchy, and remembering our inherent worth and capacity for change.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Introduction to Liberation and Healing01:13 Embracing Black History and Resilience01:36 Personal Reflections and Forgiveness02:47 Social Justice Origin Stories Overview03:55 Introducing Dr. Yousef Bunchy Shakur04:30 Activations of Redemption and Transformation07:06 The Role of Revolutionaries and Activists14:36 Understanding Internalized Oppression21:59 Navigating Patriarchy and Black Exceptionalism28:15 Community Support and Personal Growth29:50 Personal Growth and Community Influence30:25 Challenging Patriarchy and Masculinity31:17 Impact of Role Models and Community33:36 Returning Home and Facing Change37:13 Combating Anti-Blackness and Self-Love39:39 L...

Chelsea Pratt, a scholar and practitioner in higher education focusing on inclusive and sustainable organizational cultures, workplace well-being, and addressing workplace trauma, discusses the profound impact of trauma and identity in the workplace.She speaks on the traumatic effects of ignoring harmful identity-based incidents both inside and outside our workplaces, especially for people who live at the intersection of multiple forms of oppression.In her storytelling, Chelsea highlights the importance of trauma-informed and identity-conscious supervision, drawing from her experiences and research with The Higher Education Supervision Project, a resource that provides tools for trauma-informed and identity-conscious supervision. The episode explores the significance of centering marginalized voices when creating solutions, effective supervisory practices, and centering social justice principles in supervision to create more equitable organizational cultures.Learn more about The Higher Education Supervision Project at their website: https://www.higheredsupervision.com/Follow The Higher Education Supervision on Instagram @higheredsupervision🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstoriesOr leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQSocial Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Understanding Workplace Trauma01:33 Introduction to Social Justice Origin Stories02:42 Meet Chelsea Pratt04:28 Chelsea's Social Justice Journey08:40 The Higher Education Supervision Project11:37 Intersection of Trauma and Identity22:09 The Power of Effective Supervision27:36 Supervisory Relationships as a Garden32:36 Challenging Traditional Work Norms33:12 Identity-Conscious Supervision36:22 The Role of Feedback in Equitable Supervision37:14 Implementing 360 Feedback42:52 Rethinking Work During the Great Recession45:06 Navigating Workplace Trauma and Community Care47:20 Influences and Inspirations in Social Justice Work59:12 Empowering Future Generations01:00:20 Conclusion and Call to Action

*This episode comes with a content warning for discussions about sexual and physical violence which may be distressing or triggering for some listeners. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, it’s not your fault. You are not alone. If you need support, Help is available 24/7 through the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE and https://hotline.rainn.org/online. The Trevor Project’s trained counselors are available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386 via chat www.TheTrevorProject.org/Get-Help, or by texting START to 678-678.Arc Telos “Tay” Saint Amour (they/them) shares the roots of their social justice origin story, discussing experiences including the impact of childhood abuse, violence, abandonment, and systemic oppression on them as a trans, queer, and neurodivergent person. In making connections to how their earlier experiences informed their approach to activism for social justice, Tay also explores the role of shame in preventing social progress and growth at the individual, institutional, and societal levels. Tay calls for us all to engage in the work of being honest with ourselves, critical of ourselves and our systems; highlighting the importance of storytelling in driving social justice and the importance of introspection and openness in creating a more equitable world. They also urge listeners to truthfully engage with their own stories and to consider future generations in their actions.Connect with Tay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arctelossaintamour/ Visit Arc Telos Consulting: https://www.arctelosconsulting.com/ Learn about the work of Youth Move National: https://youthmovenational.org/00:00 Content Warning and Introduction00:41 The Power of Shame06:36 Social Justice Origin Stories07:45 Introducing Tay Saint Amour08:29 Tay's Background and Identities10:51 Early Activations and Challenges19:58 Violence and Abandonment36:22 Navigating Social Justice Work53:28 Confronting Personal Shame55:00 The Power of Storytelling55:48 America's Shame Box57:12 Influences and Inspirations59:04 Identity and Realization01:02:58 High School Struggles01:07:49 Positive Role Models01:14:29 Privilege and Perspective01:21:52 Navigating Systemic Challenges01:30:52 The Weight of Shame and Storytelling01:31:34 Navigating Personal Boundaries and Capacity01:33:18 The Complex Relationship with Rest and Trust01:36:00 Resilience and Systemic Oppression01:37:56 Capitalism and the Burden of Self-Care01:41:41 The Consulting Dilemma01:45:07 The Insidious Nature of Capitalism01:50:31 The Power of Storytelling02:04:05 A Call to Action for Future Generations02:07:15 Closing Remarks and Call to SupportSupport the podcast by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStoriesVisit the Social Justice Origin Stories Project Website: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com Subscribe to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SocialJusticeOriginStoriesListen to Social Justice Origin Stories on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991 Listen to Social Justice Origin Stories on Spotify: https://open.spoti...