On this episode, Trina is an invited guest on the Embodied podcast to discuss Gentle Parenting along with content creator Destiny Bennett and guest host Omisade Burney-Scott. Listen as Trina outlines her parenting evolution and breaks down how she creates consequences without using punishment.  Resources: www.wunc.org/podcast/embodied-podcast/2023-06-23/intentioned-parenting-ourselves-and-our-kids-parent-child-gentle-conscious-intentional-generational-trauma

On this episode, Trina is an invited guest on the Embodied podcast to discuss Gentle Parenting along with content creator Destiny Bennett and guest host Omisade Burney-Scott. Listen as Trina outlines her parenting evolution and breaks down how she creates consequences without using punishment. Resources: <a href="https://www.wunc.org/podcast/embodied-podcast/2023-06-23/intentioned-parenting-ourselves-and-our-kids-parent-child-gentle-conscious-intentional-generational-trauma" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">www.wunc.org/podcast/embodied-podcast/2023-06-23/intentioned-parenting-ourselves-and-our-kids-parent-child-gentle-conscious-intentional-generational-trauma</a>

Episode 70: Intentioned: Parenting Ourselves and Our Kids (From Embodied Podcast)

In this episode, Trina speaks with DeAntwann “DJ” Johnson, a husband, father, author, mentor, coach, counselor, and sports statistician, 3x champion body builder. He grew up in the Indiana foster care system and yet despite that, has gone on to lead a successful, and fulfilling life. Before spending nine years in the foster care system, DJ suffered child abuse, domestic abuse, and emotional trauma. At one point, he wanted to end his life, but he realized that he was on this earth for a purpose. It wasn’t an easy road, but DJ was fortunate enough to have several people throughout his life who inspired him to do great things, inspite of everything that he had been through. Now he works as a “traveling counselor” providing services counseling, workshops, and more for schools, youth, and parents.Resources: www.DJinspires.com

In this episode, Trina speaks with DeAntwann “DJ” Johnson, a husband, father, author, mentor, coach, counselor, and sports statistician, 3x champion body builder. He grew up in the Indiana foster care system and yet despite that, has gone on to lead a successful, and fulfilling life. Before spending nine years in the foster care system, DJ suffered child abuse, domestic abuse, and emotional trauma. At one point, he wanted to end his life, but he realized that he was on this earth for a purpose. It wasn’t an easy road, but DJ was fortunate enough to have several people throughout his life who inspired him to do great things, inspite of everything that he had been through. Now he works as a “traveling counselor” providing services counseling, workshops, and more for schools, youth, and parents. Resources: <a href="https://djinspires.com/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">www.DJinspires.com</a>

Episode 69: Redefining Black Fatherhood

On this episode, Trina speaks with Tanya Nixon-Silberg, founder of Little Uprisings, an organization focused on centering artivism, racial justice, and liberation with kids. Her primary artistic identities lie in puppetry and storytelling and her work moves through the lens of liberation in Black identities focusing on body remembrances of childhood and joy. Tanya’s large-scale community-driven artistry has been exhibited at many Greater Boston institutions including the ICA, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Peabody Essex Museum, and Fuller Craft Museum. She is currently in a multi-year partnership with Boston and Brookline Public Schools leading anti-bias/anti-racism professional learning and curriculum development. Tanya is also the co-leader of the Un-ADULT-erated Black Joy Collective with other Black mothers in Boston, and co-producer of Play for Change with the Gottabees.   Resources: www.nowandthere.org/tanya-nixonsilberg-project www.littleuprisings.org

On this episode, Trina speaks with Tanya Nixon-Silberg, founder of Little Uprisings, an organization focused on centering artivism, racial justice, and liberation with kids. Her primary artistic identities lie in puppetry and storytelling and her work moves through the lens of liberation in Black identities focusing on body remembrances of childhood and joy. Tanya’s large-scale community-driven artistry has been exhibited at many Greater Boston institutions including the ICA, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Peabody Essex Museum, and Fuller Craft Museum. She is currently in a multi-year partnership with Boston and Brookline Public Schools leading anti-bias/anti-racism professional learning and curriculum development. Tanya is also the co-leader of the Un-ADULT-erated Black Joy Collective with other Black mothers in Boston, and co-producer of Play for Change with the Gottabees.  Resources: <a href="https://www.nowandthere.org/tanya-nixonsilberg-project" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">www.nowandthere.org/tanya-nixonsilberg-project</a> <a href="https://www.nowandthere.org/tanya-nixonsilberg-project" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">www.littleuprisings.org</a>

Episode 68: Centering Joy in Black Motherhood

 On this episode, Trina speaks with Shamiesha Ebhotemen, Founder and Executive Director of HERstory Inc, an organization that is comprised of Doulas, Nurses, Lactation Consultants, Midwives, Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners, Therapists, and Social Workers who provide maternal and family health education and birthing services to create stress-free pregnancy before and postpartum for the mother and family. Their mission is to provide a safe space for pregnant and postpartum BIPOC families to learn, create community, and thrive. Shamiesha is a registered nurse, certified lactation educator, and owner of NURSEMilk LLC, where her mission is to educate, advocate, and empower families throughout their breastfeeding journey.  Resources: www.herstoryinc.org Birthing Justice Film - www.pbs.org/video/birthing-justice-pxaxav 

On this episode, Trina speaks with Shamiesha Ebhotemen, Founder and Executive Director of HERstory Inc, an organization that is comprised of Doulas, Nurses, Lactation Consultants, Midwives, Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners, Therapists, and Social Workers who provide maternal and family health education and birthing services to create stress-free pregnancy before and postpartum for the mother and family. Their mission is to provide a safe space for pregnant and postpartum BIPOC families to learn, create community, and thrive. Shamiesha is a registered nurse, certified lactation educator, and owner of NURSEMilk LLC, where her mission is to educate, advocate, and empower families throughout their breastfeeding journey. Resources: <a href="https://herstoryinc.org/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">www.herstoryinc.org</a> Birthing Justice Film - <a href="https://www.pbs.org/video/birthing-justice-pxaxav/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">www.pbs.org/video/birthing-justice-pxaxav</a>

Episode 67: Addressing Disparities in Black Maternal Healthcare

On this episode, Trina speaks with professional lactation consultant Lydia O. Boyd. Lydia is an experienced breastfeeding mother who specializes in supporting families who are expecting or currently breastfeeding. She holds multiple certifications, including International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Certified Blactation Educator-Expert, Certified Lactation Educator, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, and Doula. Lydia is also the co-founder and faculty of The B.L.A.C.K. Course, the full-scope lactation and breastfeeding education course made by and for Black People and folks supporting Black breastfeeding families.  With years of experience in supporting birthing and breastfeeding families, she has gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise in this field.  As a consultant, Lydia provides a safe space for families to discuss their concerns and questions about breastfeeding and birth. She offers technical and relevant information and education, ensuring that families receive the best support possible. Lydia's ultimate goal is to accompany families on their journey of birthing and feeding their "genius" babies with the best milk available.   Resources: www.lydiaoboyd.com

On this episode, Trina speaks with professional lactation consultant Lydia O. Boyd. Lydia is an experienced breastfeeding mother who specializes in supporting families who are expecting or currently breastfeeding. She holds multiple certifications, including International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Certified Blactation Educator-Expert, Certified Lactation Educator, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, and Doula. Lydia is also the co-founder and faculty of The B.L.A.C.K. Course, the full-scope lactation and breastfeeding education course made by and for Black People and folks supporting Black breastfeeding families.  With years of experience in supporting birthing and breastfeeding families, she has gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise in this field.  As a consultant, Lydia provides a safe space for families to discuss their concerns and questions about breastfeeding and birth. She offers technical and relevant information and education, ensuring that families receive the best support possible. Lydia's ultimate goal is to accompany families on their journey of birthing and feeding their "genius" babies with the best milk available.  Resources: <a href="https://lydiaoboyd.com/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">www.lydiaoboyd.com</a>

Episode 66: Supporting Breastfeeding in Black Families

For part 4 of the Black Parent Innovation Lab Mini Series, Trina speaks with Ashley Karell to discuss her innovation, Nature Time. Ashley Karell is an Oakland based lover of music, being in the water, and being a mother to her 13-year-old child. Ashley has been teaching young children in a variety of indoor and outdoor learning environments for over 15 years, with this 2022-2023 school year being her 8th year as a forest school teacher in the Bay Area.  Resources: Instagram: ⁠@naturetimeoakland⁠⁠www.linktr.ee/AshleyKarell⁠

For part 4 of the Black Parent Innovation Lab Mini Series, Trina speaks with Ashley Karell to discuss her innovation, Nature Time. Ashley Karell is an Oakland based lover of music, being in the water, and being a mother to her 13-year-old child. Ashley has been teaching young children in a variety of indoor and outdoor learning environments for over 15 years, with this 2022-2023 school year being her 8th year as a forest school teacher in the Bay Area.  Resources: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/naturetimeoakland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠@naturetimeoakland⁠</a><a href="https://linktr.ee/AshleyKarell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠www.linktr.ee/AshleyKarell⁠</a>

Episode 65 (Part 4): Black Parent Innovation Lab Mini Series - Nature Time

For part 3 of the Black Parent Innovation Lab Mini Series,   Trina speaks with Barbara Lawson to discuss her innovation, The Dandelion Project. Barbara is a self-taught artist and gardener as well as founder of the healing plant nursery, Meet Me In the Dirt.  She believes that creativity combined with connection to self first, then others, will pave the way towards healing and change. She began painting and gardening as a way to tap into a deeper understanding of her journey. As life unfolded in and around her, grief surrounding the loss of her mother left a deep sadness in her heart that was unbearable. She sought the aid of a counselor to help sort through her pain and simultaneously began building her own healing garden. Barbara infuses the gift of encouragement into each piece she creates with flowers and natural accents in an effort to create space for others to celebrate their own uniqueness in this life.  Resouces:   ⁠www.meetmeinthedirt.com⁠

For part 3 of the Black Parent Innovation Lab Mini Series, Trina speaks with Barbara Lawson to discuss her innovation, The Dandelion Project. Barbara is a self-taught artist and gardener as well as founder of the healing plant nursery, Meet Me In the Dirt.  She believes that creativity combined with connection to self first, then others, will pave the way towards healing and change. She began painting and gardening as a way to tap into a deeper understanding of her journey. As life unfolded in and around her, grief surrounding the loss of her mother left a deep sadness in her heart that was unbearable. She sought the aid of a counselor to help sort through her pain and simultaneously began building her own healing garden. Barbara infuses the gift of encouragement into each piece she creates with flowers and natural accents in an effort to create space for others to celebrate their own uniqueness in this life. Resouces: <a href="https://www.meetmeinthedirt.com/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠www.meetmeinthedirt.com⁠</a>

Episode 65 (Part 3): Black Parent Innovation Lab Mini Series -The Dandelion Project

For part 2 of the Black Parent Innovation Lab Mini Series, Trina speaks with Nadirah Adeye and discusses her innovation, The Me Bank. Nadirah is a mother, writer, storyteller, funny bone tweaker and committed devotee of conscious parenting and partnership. She has worked and served in conscious and spiritual organizations throughout the California Bay Area, in fields ranging from Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to public ceremony and ritual.Nadirah is also a sacred sensualist and the founder of the Green Purse Society, teaching clients to heal their resource wounds and to transform their relationship with money from one of stress and anxiety to confidence and empowered pleasure.  Resources: www.nadirahadeye.com

For part 2 of the Black Parent Innovation Lab Mini Series, Trina speaks with Nadirah Adeye and discusses her innovation, The Me Bank. Nadirah is a mother, writer, storyteller, funny bone tweaker and committed devotee of conscious parenting and partnership. She has worked and served in conscious and spiritual organizations throughout the California Bay Area, in fields ranging from Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to public ceremony and ritual. Nadirah is also a sacred sensualist and the founder of the Green Purse Society, teaching clients to heal their resource wounds and to transform their relationship with money from one of stress and anxiety to confidence and empowered pleasure.  Resources: <a href="www.nadirahadeye.com" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">www.nadirahadeye.com</a>

Episode 65 (Part 2): Black Parent Innovation Lab Mini Series - The Me Bank

This is part one of the Parenting For Liberation Black Parent Innovation Lab Mini-Series. In this episode, Trina discusses P4L's Black Parent Innovation Lab and their work to provide funding and wraparound support to parents who are driving solutions to critical issues impacting Black families in their own communities.  As part of their wrap-up and celebration, the fellows were able to present their innovations to a live audience of peers and supporters. In addition to their presentations, P4L also hosted an innovation panel with amazing speakers including Kandee Lewis, Kaci Patterson, and Brittany Brathwaite. The panel was Moderated by Nicole Vick. For part one of this series, you can hear the entire panel discussion!  

This is part one of the Parenting For Liberation Black Parent Innovation Lab Mini-Series. In this episode, Trina discusses P4L's Black Parent Innovation Lab and their work to provide funding and wraparound support to parents who are driving solutions to critical issues impacting Black families in their own communities. As part of their wrap-up and celebration, the fellows were able to present their innovations to a live audience of peers and supporters. In addition to their presentations, P4L also hosted an innovation panel with amazing speakers including Kandee Lewis, Kaci Patterson, and Brittany Brathwaite. The panel was Moderated by Nicole Vick. For part one of this series, you can hear the entire panel discussion!

Episode 65 (Part 1): Black Parent Innovation Lab Mini-Series - Black Innovation Panel

On this episode, Trina speaks with author and life coach Kwamane Harris about addressing our intergenerational trauma and the necessity of our healing journey as parents in order to empower our children and future generations while we continue to fight against oppression in our communities. Kwamane is an advocate for youth and families. He recently wrote a book titled "Pushing the Generations Forward," which emphasizes the importance of empowering the next generation and finding purpose in the face of life's hardships. Kwamane has been working in human services for the past 15 years, specifically in youth development and family support services. Currently, Kwamane trains adults who support youth in education and employment attainment using evidence-based practices, which include cognitive behavior theory and a trauma-informed approach. Harris holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, a master's degree in business administration, and is a certified professional life coach. When he is not working, Harris enjoys spending time with his wife, family, and friends. Resources: Pushingthegenerationsforward.com

On this episode, Trina speaks with author and life coach Kwamane Harris about addressing our intergenerational trauma and the necessity of our healing journey as parents in order to empower our children and future generations while we continue to fight against oppression in our communities. <h5>Kwamane is an advocate for youth and families. He recently wrote a book titled "Pushing the Generations Forward," which emphasizes the importance of empowering the next generation and finding purpose in the face of life's hardships. Kwamane has been working in human services for the past 15 years, specifically in youth development and family support services. Currently, Kwamane trains adults who support youth in education and employment attainment using evidence-based practices, which include cognitive behavior theory and a trauma-informed approach. Harris holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, a master's degree in business administration, and is a certified professional life coach. When he is not working, Harris enjoys spending time with his wife, family, and friends.</h5> Resources: <a href="//Pushingthegenerationsforward.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pushingthegenerationsforward.com</a>

Episode 64: Healing Trauma for Ourselves and Our Children

A podcast for Black parents seeking liberation in their homes hosted by Trina Greene Brown.

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Parenting for Liberation

AMANDA RIVERA

A discussion on being a liberated parent when talking with kids about sexuality, with Ignacio and Amanda Rivera, a parent-child duo who  created the groundbreaking, heartfelt and witty online talk show,  Pure Love. During our conversation, Ignacio and Amanda, offer practical ideas for how to have conversations with your children  about sex(uality). Pure Love has been airing on different media hosts each month since March 15, 2017. You can find the video episodes of this session on Youtube (https://youtu.be/obQHh1XqB4Q). For more info visit the Pure Love website: https://www.igrivera.com/pure-love.html. ​

A discussion on being a liberated parent when talking with kids about sexuality, with Ignacio and Amanda Rivera, a parent-child duo who created the groundbreaking, heartfelt and witty online talk show, Pure Love. During our conversation, Ignacio and Amanda, offer practical ideas for how to have conversations with your children about sex(uality). Pure Love has been airing on different media hosts each month since March 15, 2017. You can find the video episodes of this session on Youtube (<a href="https://youtu.be/obQHh1XqB4Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/obQHh1XqB4Q</a>). For more info visit the Pure Love website: <a href="https://www.igrivera.com/pure-love.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.igrivera.com/pure-love.html</a>. ​

Episode 19: Let's Talk About Sex! Interview with Ignacio & Amanda Rivera The HEAL Project

“Confronting chronic emotional pain in Black life is the terrain of political resistance we must now explore, the new revolutionary frontier—” -bell hooks  On this podcast, we celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Week! In this podcast we talk to Mattice Haynes and discuss our participation and learnings from BEAM’s Black Mental Health and Healing Justice training in Summer 2018 and through storytelling explore the role of healing in Parenting for Liberation. When emotions rise on the call, we lean into them, and practice breathing together. Much gratitude for authentic vulnerability.  We conclude the call with a practice from the BEAM training, a collective mantra, that we co-created about the capacity for Black folks to heal: I have a right to my feelings and emotions Black people have a right to heal We have a right to exist and just be Our families deserve freedom to play, to laugh, and to love We can and we must love and support one another Healing is essential to Black liberation Let’s get free y’all! To learn more about BEAM and their Black Mental Health trainings visit: http://www.beam.community/hjtraining/

“Confronting chronic emotional pain in Black life is the terrain of political resistance we must now explore, the new revolutionary frontier—” -bell hooks  On this podcast, we celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Week! In this podcast we talk to Mattice Haynes and discuss our participation and learnings from BEAM’s Black Mental Health and Healing Justice training in Summer 2018 and through storytelling explore the role of healing in Parenting for Liberation. When emotions rise on the call, we lean into them, and practice breathing together. Much gratitude for authentic vulnerability.  We conclude the call with a practice from the BEAM training, a collective mantra, that we co-created about the capacity for Black folks to heal: I have a right to my feelings and emotions Black people have a right to heal We have a right to exist and just be Our families deserve freedom to play, to laugh, and to love We can and we must love and support one another Healing is essential to Black liberation Let’s get free y’all! To learn more about BEAM and their Black Mental Health trainings visit: <a href="http://www.beam.community/hjtraining/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.beam.community/hjtraining/</a>

Episode 23: Healing & Mental Health in Parenting with Mattice Haynes

In this podcast, Trina was interviewed by Baby Crazy podcast, where she discussed how can parents raise activist kids? We talked about how to help your kids see the value in activism, how to talk to your kids about social justice, and how to discuss race differences. https://redcupagency.com/portfolio-item/raising-activist-kids-with-trina-greene-brown/A place the parent can start before they start the conversation with their child is to think for themselves. What do you care about, parent? What is the cause that is true to your heart? - Trina Greene BrownResources for this EpisodeWebsite: www.parentingforliberation.orgPodcast related to what we discussed:Colonialism and Other -Isms: https://parentingforliberation.org/2017/11/23/colonialism-other-isms-with-prof-tiffany-lanoix/Kitchen Convo with Kids about police brutality: https://parentingforliberation.org/2016/07/21/kitchen-convos-with-kids/Teaching about Black History and Voting  Rights: https://parentingforliberation.org/2018/03/01/black-history-read-aloud-lillians-right-to-vote/Sex and gender: https://parentingforliberation.org/2018/03/16/lets-talk-about-sex-podcast-with-ignacio-amanda-rivera/Youth advocates mentionedNaomi Wadler, a 5th grader, who was the youngest speaker at the March for Our Lives rally at Washington DC. Marley Dias is a 13-year-old Black girl who launched the 1000BlackGirlBooks campaign, at age 11 she is now an author of Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You! which is a guide for children to make a positive change through activism, inclusion and community involvement. Race Conversations with Kids: http://www.raceconscious.org/ specifically: http://www.raceconscious.org/2016/06/100-race-conscious-things-to-say-to-your-child-to-advance-racial-justice/#childrensbooks https://www.embracerace.org/ Teaching Kids About Social Justice: Wee The People is grounded in the belief that if kids can understand fairness, they can understand justice -- and that adults play a huge role in connecting kids’ sense of fairness in their own lives to larger issues of injustice in the world.  https://www.weethepeopleboston.org/

In this podcast, Trina was interviewed by Baby Crazy podcast, where she discussed how can parents raise activist kids? We talked about how to help your kids see the value in activism, how to talk to your kids about social justice, and how to discuss race differences. <a href="https://redcupagency.com/portfolio-item/raising-activist-kids-with-trina-greene-brown/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcupagency.com/portfolio-item/raising-activist-kids-with-trina-greene-brown/</a> A place the parent can start before they start the conversation with their child is to think for themselves. What do you care about, parent? What is the cause that is true to your heart? - Trina Greene Brown Resources for this Episode Website: <a href="http://www.parentingforliberation.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parentingforliberation.org</a> Podcast related to what we discussed: Colonialism and Other -Isms: <a href="https://parentingforliberation.org/2017/11/23/colonialism-other-isms-with-prof-tiffany-lanoix/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://parentingforliberation.org/2017/11/23/colonialism-other-isms-with-prof-tiffany-lanoix/</a> Kitchen Convo with Kids about police brutality: <a href="https://parentingforliberation.org/2016/07/21/kitchen-convos-with-kids/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://parentingforliberation.org/2016/07/21/kitchen-convos-with-kids/</a> Teaching about Black History and Voting Rights: <a href="https://parentingforliberation.org/2018/03/01/black-history-read-aloud-lillians-right-to-vote/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://parentingforliberation.org/2018/03/01/black-history-read-aloud-lillians-right-to-vote/</a> Sex and gender: <a href="https://parentingforliberation.org/2018/03/16/lets-talk-about-sex-podcast-with-ignacio-amanda-rivera/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://parentingforliberation.org/2018/03/16/lets-talk-about-sex-podcast-with-ignacio-amanda-rivera/</a> Youth advocates mentioned Naomi Wadler, a 5th grader, who was the youngest speaker at the March for Our Lives rally at Washington DC. Marley Dias is a 13-year-old Black girl who launched the 1000BlackGirlBooks campaign, at age 11 she is now an author of Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You! which is a guide for children to make a positive change through activism, inclusion and community involvement. Race Conversations with Kids: <a href="http://www.raceconscious.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.raceconscious.org/</a> specifically: <a href="http://www.raceconscious.org/2016/06/100-race-conscious-things-to-say-to-your-child-to-advance-racial-justice/#childrensbooks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.raceconscious.org/2016/06/100-race-conscious-things-to-say-to-your-child-to-advance-racial-justice/#childrensbooks</a> <a href="https://www.embracerace.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.embracerace.org/</a> Teaching Kids About Social Justice: Wee The People is grounded in the belief that if kids can understand fairness, they can understand justice -- and that adults play a huge role in connecting kids’ sense of fairness in their own lives to larger issues of injustice in the world. <a href="https://www.weethepeopleboston.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.weethepeopleboston.org/</a>

Episode 25: Interview With Baby Crazy on Raising Activist Kids

Mother and Literacy Activist, Dr. Kim Parker shares about hosting a family gathering in Boston for folks raising Black boys entitled "Free, Whole, &amp; Happy Black Boys." We had the pleasure of connecting with Dr. Kim virtually sharing tools and resources. Listen for tips and strategies on how you can build a community of practice in your area.

Episode 21: Build It, They Will Come: Building a Parenting for Liberation Community of Practice

Shifting from Tough Love to Liberated Love with Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez. During our interview, we discussed her recent articles featured in On Parenting in the Washington Post, and reflect on slavery and the historical traumas that lead to fear-based parenting styles and explore that there is no safe place to raise Black children given the context. We share how we are breaking through our families generational inability to show love and affection, and how we are resisting tough love and physical discipline approaches. To learn more about Ambreia's work check out her site: https://onekoo.wordpress.com/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/onekoolknitta

Shifting from Tough Love to Liberated Love with Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez. During our interview, we discussed her recent articles featured in On Parenting in the Washington Post, and reflect on slavery and the historical traumas that lead to fear-based parenting styles and explore that there is no safe place to raise Black children given the context. We share how we are breaking through our families generational inability to show love and affection, and how we are resisting tough love and physical discipline approaches. To learn more about Ambreia's work check out her site: <a href="https://onekoo.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://onekoo.wordpress.com/</a> and Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/onekoolknitta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/onekoolknitta</a>

Episode 12: Shifting from Tough Love to Liberated Love with Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez

Malesha Taylor

We had the beautiful opportunity to speak with Malesha Taylor, a classically trained opera singer, and mother of three residing in San Diego, a suburban community in Southern California about how to build a community and instill cultural pride in her children. During our discussion, Malesha reflected on the trauma of her own childhood, growing up in California suburbs as "the only Black kid"  and she made a commitment to build community for her Black children. She shares types on how to manifest and build community in spaces that feel isolating, through the use of arts and culture. With a commitment to never "be the only" Malesha advocates for centering Black voices and other marginalized communities in the arts, through her organization, Muse Salon and  through her work as a vanguard Black opera singer. Links to Malesha's written and creative arts are available at How I Round, Arts in A Changing America, and Mater Mea.For more information, visit www.musesalon.org or contact her at malesha@musesalon.org.For videos of her breathktaking vocals, see below:[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNIkhAvVKSM?rel=0&amp;w=560&amp;h=315][youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGBEYwKCnNw?rel=0&amp;w=560&amp;h=315][youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeI5IXs1TKk?rel=0&amp;w=560&amp;h=315]

We had the beautiful opportunity to speak with Malesha Taylor, a classically trained opera singer, and mother of three residing in San Diego, a suburban community in Southern California about how to build a community and instill cultural pride in her children. During our discussion, Malesha reflected on the trauma of her own childhood, growing up in California suburbs as "the only Black kid"  and she made a commitment to build community for her Black children. She shares types on how to manifest and build community in spaces that feel isolating, through the use of arts and culture. With a commitment to never "be the only" Malesha advocates for centering Black voices and other marginalized communities in the arts, through her organization, Muse Salon and  through her work as a vanguard Black opera singer.  Links to Malesha's written and creative arts are available at How I Round, Arts in A Changing America, and Mater Mea. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.musesalon.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.musesalon.org</a> or contact her at malesha@musesalon.org. For videos of her breathktaking vocals, see below: [youtube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNIkhAvVKSM?rel=0&amp;w=560&amp;h=315" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNIkhAvVKSM?rel=0&amp;w=560&amp;h=315</a>] [youtube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGBEYwKCnNw?rel=0&amp;w=560&amp;h=315" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGBEYwKCnNw?rel=0&amp;w=560&amp;h=315</a>] [youtube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeI5IXs1TKk?rel=0&amp;w=560&amp;h=315" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeI5IXs1TKk?rel=0&amp;w=560&amp;h=315</a>]

Episode 15: It Takes a Village: How to Build A Black Community with Malesha Taylor

Prof Tiffany Lanoix

On the heels of Thanksgiving (aka Thanks-taking), we had the pleasure of catching up with long time friend, Professor TIffany Lanoix to break down how to talk to Black children about colonialism and other -isms as they intersect and impact the parenting for Black children. In this podcast Professor Tiffany shares the regular and ongoing practices she engages in to discuss potentially heavy theoretical topics of colonialism, racism, classism, sexism, heterosexism, sex, and more in ways that are age-appropriate and allow the young person to lead and guide the conversation. Beyond sharing her own best practices, she also shares some resources for folks to access.

Episode 14: Colonialism And Other -Isms With Prof Tiffany Lanoix

This podcast is a great follow up to our last podcast which discussed healing justice, as we talk with Johnae Strong--black mommy of two: 6 yo Akeim and 2 yo Jari, educator and organizer dedicated to healing and liberation for all black people--about the Black Joy Experience album that was released by BYP100 in summer 2018. This album features a musical collection dedicated to freedom songs and  liberation chants that keeps joy at the center of the fight for Black Liberation.We discuss the origin of Black Youth Project rooted in joy and healing, the Black Joy Experience album, the role of caregivers and children in the movement, and how we must be willing to be transformed in service of the work for the sake of liberation. Johnae is a parent for liberation, involving her children in the fight for liberation such as those held by BYP100. Throughout the podcast you will catch snippets of songs from the affirming “I Love Being Black” to painful “Mama, Mama Can’t You See.” and uplifting “Healing.” Please support the work of BYP by purchasing/downloading the Black Joy Experience on Amazon, iTunes, and Spotify. Video: https://www.facebook.com/BYP100/videos/byp100-presents-the-black-joy-experience/1898516523533003/For a tool/resource on how to use the Black Joy Experience in your parenting and organizing check out this Black Joy Experience guide created by BYP100 to deepen learning about history of chants and freedom songs. This podcast is a great follow up to our last podcast which discussed healing justice, as we talk with Johnae Strong--black mommy of two: 6 yo Akeim and 2 yo Jari, educator and organizer dedicated to healing and liberation for all black people--about the Black Joy Experience album that was released by BYP100 in summer 2018. This album features a musical collection dedicated to freedom songs and  liberation chants that keeps joy at the center of the fight for Black Liberation.We discuss the origin of Black Youth Project rooted in joy and healing, the Black Joy Experience album, the role of caregivers and children in the movement, and how we must be willing to be transformed in service of the work for the sake of liberation. Johnae is a parent for liberation, involving her children in the fight for liberation such as those held by BYP100. Throughout the podcast you will catch snippets of songs from the affirming “I Love Being Black” to painful “Mama, Mama Can’t You See.” and uplifting “Healing.” Please support the work of BYP by purchasing/downloading the Black Joy Experience on Amazon, iTunes, and Spotify. Video: https://www.facebook.com/BYP100/videos/byp100-presents-the-black-joy-experience/1898516523533003/For a tool/resource on how to use the Black Joy Experience in your parenting and organizing check out this Black Joy Experience guide created by BYP100 to deepen learning about history of chants and freedom songs: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9fJb_pZPGLwVXdwTmFGeGlhTFU/view?fbclid=IwAR3K-FZvLoewMRyv1Xx-Ssj5ZMMlafT5ZuUKv06cz_XDYYzmeBG3L13JBEc

This podcast is a great follow up to our last podcast which discussed healing justice, as we talk with Johnae Strong--black mommy of two: 6 yo Akeim and 2 yo Jari, educator and organizer dedicated to healing and liberation for all black people--about the Black Joy Experience album that was released by BYP100 in summer 2018. This album features a musical collection dedicated to freedom songs and liberation chants that keeps joy at the center of the fight for Black Liberation. We discuss the origin of Black Youth Project rooted in joy and healing, the Black Joy Experience album, the role of caregivers and children in the movement, and how we must be willing to be transformed in service of the work for the sake of liberation. Johnae is a parent for liberation, involving her children in the fight for liberation such as those held by BYP100. Throughout the podcast you will catch snippets of songs from the affirming “I Love Being Black” to painful “Mama, Mama Can’t You See.” and uplifting “Healing.” Please support the work of BYP by purchasing/downloading the Black Joy Experience on Amazon, iTunes, and Spotify. Video: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BYP100/videos/byp100-presents-the-black-joy-experience/1898516523533003/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/BYP100/videos/byp100-presents-the-black-joy-experience/1898516523533003/</a> For a tool/resource on how to use the Black Joy Experience in your parenting and organizing check out this Black Joy Experience guide created by BYP100 to deepen learning about history of chants and freedom songs. This podcast is a great follow up to our last podcast which discussed healing justice, as we talk with Johnae Strong--black mommy of two: 6 yo Akeim and 2 yo Jari, educator and organizer dedicated to healing and liberation for all black people--about the Black Joy Experience album that was released by BYP100 in summer 2018. This album features a musical collection dedicated to freedom songs and liberation chants that keeps joy at the center of the fight for Black Liberation. We discuss the origin of Black Youth Project rooted in joy and healing, the Black Joy Experience album, the role of caregivers and children in the movement, and how we must be willing to be transformed in service of the work for the sake of liberation. Johnae is a parent for liberation, involving her children in the fight for liberation such as those held by BYP100. Throughout the podcast you will catch snippets of songs from the affirming “I Love Being Black” to painful “Mama, Mama Can’t You See.” and uplifting “Healing.” Please support the work of BYP by purchasing/downloading the Black Joy Experience on Amazon, iTunes, and Spotify. Video: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BYP100/videos/byp100-presents-the-black-joy-experience/1898516523533003/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/BYP100/videos/byp100-presents-the-black-joy-experience/1898516523533003/</a> For a tool/resource on how to use the Black Joy Experience in your parenting and organizing check out this Black Joy Experience guide created by BYP100 to deepen learning about history of chants and freedom songs: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9fJb_pZPGLwVXdwTmFGeGlhTFU/view?fbclid=IwAR3K-FZvLoewMRyv1Xx-Ssj5ZMMlafT5ZuUKv06cz_XDYYzmeBG3L13JBEc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9fJb_pZPGLwVXdwTmFGeGlhTFU/view?fbclid=IwAR3K-FZvLoewMRyv1Xx-Ssj5ZMMlafT5ZuUKv06cz_XDYYzmeBG3L13JBEc</a>

Episode 24: Black Joy Experience Album with Johnae Strong

Mia Birdsong

Parenting for Liberation had the privilege of interviewing Mia Birdsong a powerhouse Mama-activist doing big things to shift the stories being told about Black families!During our interview with the Mia Birdsong, Co-Founder/Director of Family Story, we discussed the limitations and false narratives that exist about the make up of the Black family such as: extending beyond the traditional nuclear family and paying homage to our African cultural traditions of raising children in a village and naming the ways that racist housing policies have intentionally separated Black families.In addition to being a story shifter and narrative expander in her work, Mia is also committed to expansiveness in her parenting. When she couldn't find enough books for her daughter with people of color, she curated literature and created Canerow so her daughter could see herself reflected in books. From books to the streets, Mia shared  the ways to she engages her children in social justice, through conversations on Charlottesville and her son participating in children-led protests in the Bay Area with Abundant Beginnings. We concluded our talk with visions of communities of families practicing and living liberation collectively. Check out all of Mia's inspiring work at www.miabirdsong.com; and watch her world renown TedTalk at https://www.ted.com/talks/mia_birdsong_the_story_we_tell_about_poverty_isn_t_true/transcript

Parenting for Liberation had the privilege of interviewing Mia Birdsong a powerhouse Mama-activist doing big things to shift the stories being told about Black families! During our interview with the Mia Birdsong, Co-Founder/Director of Family Story, we discussed the limitations and false narratives that exist about the make up of the Black family such as: extending beyond the traditional nuclear family and paying homage to our African cultural traditions of raising children in a village and naming the ways that racist housing policies have intentionally separated Black families. In addition to being a story shifter and narrative expander in her work, Mia is also committed to expansiveness in her parenting. When she couldn't find enough books for her daughter with people of color, she curated literature and created Canerow so her daughter could see herself reflected in books.  From books to the streets, Mia shared  the ways to she engages her children in social justice, through conversations on Charlottesville and her son participating in children-led protests in the Bay Area with Abundant Beginnings. We concluded our talk with visions of communities of families practicing and living liberation collectively. Check out all of Mia's inspiring work at <a href="http://www.miabirdsong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.miabirdsong.com</a>; and watch her world renown TedTalk at <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/mia_birdsong_the_story_we_tell_about_poverty_isn_t_true/transcript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ted.com/talks/mia_birdsong_the_story_we_tell_about_poverty_isn_t_true/transcript</a>

Episode 13: Mia Birdsong: Shifting the Narratives of Black Families

As we close out Black History Month, our founder, Trina Greene Brown, visited a local elementary school to do a read-along. After reading nearly 15 books with her son, who gave his reviews, she finally decided on “Lillian’s Right to Vote.” Lillian’s Right to Vote  deals with the difficult topic of institutionalized racism in America. Using flashback memories, the book is a “split screen” that positions the current uphill battles to the voting booth side by side with the historical uphill struggle for racial justice in America.After engaging the students in a small discussion on the importance of voting, Trina facilitated a quick voting exercise to operationalize the concept of voting.This was a powerful way to engage the young people in Black History while looking forward to build a powerful Black Future, wherein young people wield their power at the polls for good.

As we close out Black History Month, our founder, Trina Greene Brown, visited a local elementary school to do a read-along. After reading nearly 15 books with her son, who gave his reviews, she finally decided on “Lillian’s Right to Vote.” Lillian’s Right to Vote deals with the difficult topic of institutionalized racism in America. Using flashback memories, the book is a “split screen” that positions the current uphill battles to the voting booth side by side with the historical uphill struggle for racial justice in America.After engaging the students in a small discussion on the importance of voting, Trina facilitated a quick voting exercise to operationalize the concept of voting. This was a powerful way to engage the young people in Black History while looking forward to build a powerful Black Future, wherein young people wield their power at the polls for good.

Episode 18: "Lillian's Right To Vote" Black History Month Read - Along

Jena Holliday

According to Essence Magazine's "Black Girls Draw" series, "One of the greatest revolutionary acts as a Black person in America is Black motherhood." In our interview with illustrator, Jena Holliday, we discuss her artwork that represents the power of Black motherhood. In our discussion, Jena shares why she wanted to focus on Black motherhood, the importance of representation in art, and how being a mother inspired her own creativity. Jena also unveils an artist reflection of Parenting for Liberation's founder, Trina Greene Brown, being featured for her #100DaysofMotherhoodSOFTo learn more about Jena's artwork, visit her design studio at www.spoonfuloffaith.com

According to Essence Magazine's "Black Girls Draw" series, "One of the greatest revolutionary acts as a Black person in America is Black motherhood." In our interview with illustrator, Jena Holliday, we discuss her artwork that represents the power of Black motherhood. In our discussion, Jena shares why she wanted to focus on Black motherhood, the importance of representation in art, and how being a mother inspired her own creativity. Jena also unveils an artist reflection of Parenting for Liberation's founder, Trina Greene Brown, being featured for her #100DaysofMotherhoodSOF To learn more about Jena's artwork, visit her design studio at <a href="http://www.spoonfuloffaith.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.spoonfuloffaith.com</a>

Episode 17: #100DaysofMotherhoodSOF with Jena Holliday

Jamia Wilson

We are so happy to talk to Jamia Wilson, author of "Young, Gifted &amp; Black," a newly published Black children's literature book. In this interview we dig into this incredible book that highlights 52 Black heroes across the diaspora. In the welcome letter the book is described as a love letter to our ancestors and the next generation of Black changemakers.  We discuss the importance of representation in children's literature, how this book is an homage to Nina Simone, and how it can be used all year long and in schools. This Black History month and all year long, read Young, Gifted  &amp; Black with your children to share a more expansive representation of Blackness with this beautiful book illustrated by Andrea Pippins. Buy Black! visit a Black online bookstore: http://www.huemanbookstore.com

We are so happy to talk to Jamia Wilson, author of "Young, Gifted &amp; Black," a newly published Black children's literature book. In this interview we dig into this incredible book that highlights 52 Black heroes across the diaspora. In the welcome letter the book is described as a love letter to our ancestors and the next generation of Black changemakers. We discuss the importance of representation in children's literature, how this book is an homage to Nina Simone, and how it can be used all year long and in schools. This Black History month and all year long, read Young, Gifted &amp; Black with your children to share a more expansive representation of Blackness with this beautiful book illustrated by Andrea Pippins. Buy Black! visit a Black online bookstore: <a href="http://www.huemanbookstore.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.huemanbookstore.com</a>

Episode  16: interview with Jamia Wilson, author of Young, Gifted & Black

Interview with Daniel of the D-Report. Title:Parenting for Liberation: Continuing the ConversationTopic: ParentingSegment: D ReportParticipants: Trina Green Brown,Broadcast Air Date: 06/15/18Time: 5:15 PM (PST)Station: KUCR 88.3 FM Riverside, CAKUCR station page: http://www.kucr.orgDiscussion Topics:– How do we take care of our children within the politics of a world that requires us to resist?– What does it mean to parent from a place of fear?– What is post traumatic slave syndrome and how does this trauma affect our parenting?– How does the urgency to protect our children manifest fear?– How do balance imparting preparation of our adult sight to our children without over burdening them?– How do we acknowledge the brilliance of our children?– Why can children imagine that a different world is possible, and adults can’t?– Do we under estimate children’s potential for acceptance of and compassion for others?– Do we see children in a disrespectful way?– How do we have respectful relationships with our sons or daughters?– How do we talk to our children about sex, gender, colonialism and other “isms?”– Do other parents also feel alone in their fears and questions of parenting?– How do we create spaces to engage with other parents, so we can realize we are not alone and heal?– If you build it they will come?– Are we able to build relationships of mutuality with our children that are removed patterns of dominance and control?– What are ways of parenting that are rooted in trauma?– What if we are not interested in enforcing the politics of respect onto our children?

Interview with Daniel of the D-Report. Title:Parenting for Liberation: Continuing the Conversation Topic: Parenting Segment: D Report Participants: Trina Green Brown, Broadcast Air Date: 06/15/18 Time: 5:15 PM (PST) Station: KUCR 88.3 FM Riverside, CA KUCR station page: <a href="http://www.kucr.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.kucr.org</a> Discussion Topics: – How do we take care of our children within the politics of a world that requires us to resist? – What does it mean to parent from a place of fear? – What is post traumatic slave syndrome and how does this trauma affect our parenting? – How does the urgency to protect our children manifest fear? – How do balance imparting preparation of our adult sight to our children without over burdening them? – How do we acknowledge the brilliance of our children? – Why can children imagine that a different world is possible, and adults can’t? – Do we under estimate children’s potential for acceptance of and compassion for others? – Do we see children in a disrespectful way? – How do we have respectful relationships with our sons or daughters? – How do we talk to our children about sex, gender, colonialism and other “isms?” – Do other parents also feel alone in their fears and questions of parenting? – How do we create spaces to engage with other parents, so we can realize we are not alone and heal? – If you build it they will come? – Are we able to build relationships of mutuality with our children that are removed patterns of dominance and control? – What are ways of parenting that are rooted in trauma? – What if we are not interested in enforcing the politics of respect onto our children?

Episode 22: D Report: Continuing the Conversation

Parenting for Liberation co-facilitated a Raising Liberated Children workshop series with mothers who are incarcerated at a California women's prison. This episode is dedicated to all the powerful workshop participants and their children.Listen to founder, Trina Greene Brown, and  Cecilia Cabarello of Chicana Motherwork share how the workshop came together, why they picked mothering, healing, and intergenerational trauma as the workshop themes, how the workshops unfolded, the successes and challenges, the power of storytelling and communal healing, and what's next for more workshops with parents who are incarcerated as well as the wider community.

Parenting for Liberation co-facilitated a Raising Liberated Children workshop series with mothers who are incarcerated at a California women's prison. This episode is dedicated to all the powerful workshop participants and their children. Listen to founder, Trina Greene Brown, and Cecilia Cabarello of Chicana Motherwork share how the workshop came together, why they picked mothering, healing, and intergenerational trauma as the workshop themes, how the workshops unfolded, the successes and challenges, the power of storytelling and communal healing, and what's next for more workshops with parents who are incarcerated as well as the wider community.

Episode 20: Raising Liberated Children with Incarcerated Parents

Trina Greene Brown

Dani McClain

Feminist Press hosted a conversation with authors, Trina Greene Brown and Dani McClain, to talk about Black parenting in community during COVID-19! Trina Greene Brown is the author of the upcoming book, 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: 𝗔 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 which drops June 19th! Pre-order your copy via Feminist Press and use promo code: 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗔𝟮𝟬 for 20% off. https://www.feministpress.org/books-n-z/parenting-for-liberation http://parentingforliberation.org/ Dani McClain is the author of We Live for the We: The Political Power of Black Motherhood. https://danimcclain.com/ https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/dani-mcclain/we-live-for-the-we/9781568588551/

Feminist Press hosted a conversation with authors, Trina Greene Brown and Dani McClain, to talk about Black parenting in community during COVID-19! Trina Greene Brown is the author of the upcoming book, 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: 𝗔 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 which drops June 19th! Pre-order your copy via Feminist Press and use promo code: 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗔𝟮𝟬 for 20% off. <a href="https://www.feministpress.org/books-n-z/parenting-for-liberation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.feministpress.org/books-n-z/parenting-for-liberation</a> <a href="http://parentingforliberation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://parentingforliberation.org/</a> Dani McClain is the author of We Live for the We: The Political Power of Black Motherhood. <a href="https://danimcclain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://danimcclain.com/</a> <a href="https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/dani-mcclain/we-live-for-the-we/9781568588551/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/dani-mcclain/we-live-for-the-we/9781568588551/</a>

Episode 39: Parenting in Community During COVID-19: Trina Greene Brown & Dani McClain

Mariah Rankine-Landers

Check out this episode with Mariah Rankine-Landers as we discusses ways to hold our children through the collective crisis and grief. Mariah shares more about her article which highlights strategies to talk to our children about COVID and grief.   https://medium.com/@Mariah510/ways-to-hold-our-children-through-collective-crisis-and-grief-bb2c712930f3

Check out this episode with Mariah Rankine-Landers as we discusses ways to hold our children through the collective crisis and grief. Mariah shares more about her article which highlights strategies to talk to our children about COVID and grief.   <a href="https://medium.com/@Mariah510/ways-to-hold-our-children-through-collective-crisis-and-grief-bb2c712930f3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://medium.com/@Mariah510/ways-to-hold-our-children-through-collective-crisis-and-grief-bb2c712930f3</a>

Episode 38: Holding Our Children Through Collective Crisis and Grief with Mariah Rankine-Landers

This episode captures guided meditation and collective virtual altar building space for Black parents to reaffirm the ways that we care for ourselves and our babies held by B. Anderson. B. Anderson, (they/them), is a somatic music therapy practitioner, plant medicine stewart/herbalist, mediation teacher, mediator, ritual leader and community organizer. B. calls up the traditions, legacies and medicine of their southern Black American, Jamaican Maroon and Choctaw ancestry as their healing arts praxis. B. Anderson is the founder and steward of Song of the Spirit, a community based institute in service of keeping alive the wisdom traditions of the African and Indigenous diaspora.

This episode captures guided meditation and collective virtual altar building space for Black parents to reaffirm the ways that we care for ourselves and our babies held by B. Anderson. B. Anderson, (they/them), is a somatic music therapy practitioner, plant medicine stewart/herbalist, mediation teacher, mediator, ritual leader and community organizer. B. calls up the traditions, legacies and medicine of their southern Black American, Jamaican Maroon and Choctaw ancestry as their healing arts praxis. B. Anderson is the founder and steward of Song of the Spirit, a community based institute in service of keeping alive the wisdom traditions of the African and Indigenous diaspora.

Episode 37: Altar Building with B. Anderson

Cindy Wang Brandt

Leslie Arreola Hillenbrand

This episode is a podcast within a podcast, Parenting for Liberation founder, Trina Greene Brown, was interviewed by Cindy Wang Brandt of Parenting Forward and Leslie Arreola Hillenbrand of Latinx Parenting to discuss "parenting de-centering whiteness." Trina shared about Parenting for Liberation and the work to bring parents together to look at the ways the systems have oppressed us historically and current ongoing oppression, and how can we heal them. We also discuss parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color.

This episode is a podcast within a podcast, Parenting for Liberation founder, Trina Greene Brown, was interviewed by Cindy Wang Brandt of Parenting Forward and Leslie Arreola Hillenbrand of Latinx Parenting to discuss "parenting de-centering whiteness." Trina shared about Parenting for Liberation and the work to bring parents together to look at the ways the systems have oppressed us historically and current ongoing oppression, and how can we heal them. We also discuss parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color.

Episode 36: Parenting De-Centering Whiteness with Cindy Wang Brandt & Leslie Arreola Hillenbrand

David Love

Habari Gani?! Our first annual Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration, in partnership with Dior Sunset Foundation, was an amazing community gathering bringing together 150 Black families in Los Angeles. Kwanzaa is a 7-day African-American &amp; Pan-African holiday created to celebrate our culture, heritage, &amp; foster unity, beginning on December 26-January 1.This episode features a snippet from our keynote presenter, Bro. David Love, sharing about the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa and the 7 Symbols of Kwanzaa. There are a multitude of ways to celebrate Kwanzaa such as pouring libations to honor your ancestors, getting together with family with song, dance, African drums, storytelling, and poetry reading. However you celebrate, just remember to practice the 7 principles of Kwanzaa: Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity), &amp; Imani (faith). Check out our tools online (www.parentingforliberation.org) and on our social media channels. Please share your Kwanzaa celebrations with us using the hashtag #P4LKwanzaa "May the light of the kinara fill your home with peace and light your new year with love!"

Habari Gani?! Our first annual Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration, in partnership with Dior Sunset Foundation, was an amazing community gathering bringing together 150 Black families in Los Angeles. Kwanzaa is a 7-day African-American &amp; Pan-African holiday created to celebrate our culture, heritage, &amp; foster unity, beginning on December 26-January 1. This episode features a snippet from our keynote presenter, Bro. David Love, sharing about the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa and the 7 Symbols of Kwanzaa. There are a multitude of ways to celebrate Kwanzaa such as pouring libations to honor your ancestors, getting together with family with song, dance, African drums, storytelling, and poetry reading. However you celebrate, just remember to practice the 7 principles of Kwanzaa: Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity), &amp; Imani (faith). Check out our tools online (<a href="http://www.parentingforliberation.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.parentingforliberation.org</a>) and on our social media channels. Please share your Kwanzaa celebrations with us using the hashtag #P4LKwanzaa "May the light of the kinara fill your home with peace and light your new year with love!"

Episode 35: All About Kwanzaa With David Love

Parenting for Liberation hosted a private screening of Harriet, where over 50 Black parents and children witnessed Harriet’s enduring courage, ingenuity and tenacity to not only free herself but over one thousand enslaved Africans. The film was an inspiration for attendees to watch a small but mighty Cynthia Erivo as Harriet, wield her power--spiritual, legal, physical, and political political---against white supremacy for the sake of her own and her people’s liberation. Following the film, Parenting for Liberation hosted a talk back with families, using quotes from the film to guide discussions pushing past fear, black sisterhood, parenting fear Black children, and legacy-building.

Episode 34: Harriet Screening debrief

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