Connections & Conversations with Dee Batiste

Denise Oliver-Velez , Contributing editor for the Daily Kos blog; Feminist, Activist, former Young Lords Party and Black Panther Party member, is a cultural anthropologist and one of the most active contemporary revolutionaries of the 20th and 21st century.    Daily Kos, Denise Oliver-Velez BlueSky: @deniseoliver-velez.bsky.social Support the show

During difficult times, there are always people around who are trying to help and make a difference. They provide, help, hope and strength in the face of adversity. Listen to a discussion with three such helpers: Adrienne and AJ Young, Jr, and Ron Reeves . The Lifeworks Project FB: https://www.facebook.com/PracticalSupport4TheValley IG: thelifeworx Support the show

Steven Evangelista , Senior Education Consultant, Teaching Matters,  discusses a culturally responsive, collaboration with school communities to grow teacher capacity and improve student outcomes.   Teaching Matters , Understanding ‘NYC Reads’ and Curricular Changes Dr. Gholdy Muhammad: ‘Cultivating Genius’ The Circle of Courage , Native wisdom about the needs of adolescents. National Assessment C...

Dr. Ty , a Council Educator , discusses the power of community mentorship starting with family extending into collegiate fraternity emphasizing  scholarship.  Booker T. Washington said, " If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else." Support the show

Cynthia Williams explains the unique approach her consulting company takes to address community housing issues. "We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them.” – Albert Einstein Find out More: MaltaWell Holdings Support the show

Candidly Tiff  joined me to discuss the importance of civic engagement and how she models it. Civic engagement is a type of community involvement. It's modeled in many significant ways to foster community participation that leads to social change. X: @tify330 IG & TikTok: @candidly_tiff Support the show

Dr. Learotha Williams, Jr. Tennessee State University Professor of African American & Public History . He is also the Coordinator of the North Nashville Heritage Project.  Learn about some the phenominal African American Women who were powerful forces for social change that shaped the landscape of Nashville. North Nashville Heritage Project History of North Nashville: Building a Community, Cha...

In the Presence of Greatness :  AJ Young, Jr. is the Executive Director of Outreach for The Lifeworks Project, a 501(3c) which serves many communities in West Virginia. To close out Black History Month, AJ shares a few childhood stories that I love to highlight because they are filled with brilliant prominent African Americans like Katherine Johnson , who was his personal Algebra tutor.  The Lifew...

Lauren Z. and Gwynne C. joined me to discuss a vital intersection of social justice, Social Work and Labor Unions. The civil rights movement and the labor movement are intertwined. During the Civil Rights Movement, social workers played pivotal roles and still do today by providing individual support, while opposing systemic barriers. Social workers have a code of ethics to uphold social justice....

Dr. Randy Westbrook and I discuss the history and significance of community art centers. “Community art is of and by the people of a place and culture, often facilitated by a professional artist. It reflects the values, concerns, and meaning of living in that place or culture.” There’s a symbiotic relationship between arts programs and community development The Black Arts Movement was one of many...

Dr. Mary Marshall shares her amazing personal story as a Historian and archivist. Your family tree may not be filled with connections to some of America's most iconic African American sites, institutions, and people like Booker T. Washington --but you never know.  Dr. Marshall’s story highlights the richness of African American contributions to the greatness of America.  She reminds us of the...

Episode 1 drops on Feb. 2, 2025.  Support the show