Outreach With Reggie | Community Advocacy & Mental Health

In this impactful season finale of Outreach with Reggie, we dive deep into how grassroots activism evolves into meaningful social impact through policy change. From the streets to the statehouse, real social justice efforts extend beyond protest signs and marches. Regginald breaks down the evolution of activism, the critical importance of ongoing community engagement, and how passionate communitie...

In this episode of Outreach with Reggie, we explore the social impact of gentrification and urban development on communities. Behind every new building and coffee shop, real people face displacement — families lose their homes, communities lose their history, and cultural identity is erased. Through personal stories, historical context, and data, Reggie unpacks how gentrification challenges housin...

This episode of Outreach with Reggie dives into the powerful social impact of Black-led activism and social justice solutions that are reshaping communities across the nation. We highlight grassroots organizations devoted to health equity, mentorship, voter empowerment, and cultural storytelling—key areas where systemic failures have been actively challenged. We start by reflecting on recent trage...

Our nation's most vulnerable populations often suffer from systemic failures that deeply affect social impact and justice. Foster youth exiting the system face heightened risks such as homelessness and incarceration, while low-income families endure healthcare inequities alongside systemic discrimination. Additionally, the recent loss of $350 million in educational funding jeopardizes higher educa...

In this thought-provoking episode of Outreach With Reggie, we delve into the urgent need for social justice and social impact as we reflect on the Colorado mass shooting, the train stabbing, and the 24th anniversary of 9/11. We explore what real safety means beyond traditional policing by examining alternatives like restorative justice, community care, and unarmed crisis response. This episode is...

After 2020, U.S. companies pledged over $50 billion toward racial equity, aiming to create meaningful social impact. Yet today, less than 10% of that money has ever been spent, and DEI jobs are being slashed. This week, Emory University announced it is shutting down all its DEI offices, raising a critical question: Was DEI ever enough? In this episode of Outreach with Reggie, we explore the challe...

🎓 In 2025, the social impact of higher education is under increasing scrutiny. With the cost of college skyrocketing and many questioning social justice implications tied to unequal access and student debt burdens, it's essential to ask: Is a college degree still worth it? In this episode of Outreach with Reggie, we unpack the economic challenges facing young graduates, explore how activism is dr...

Mental health disparities and systemic barriers to care have long affected Black communities, often silencing vital conversations. In this episode of Outreach with Reggie, we explore the social impact of these challenges and the role of activism in fostering healing as a form of resistance. Through data-driven insights and highlighting affordable community resources, we discuss how true liberation...

🌱 Food Deserts, Social Justice, and DIY Solutions Did you know nearly 18.8 million Americans live in areas without reliable access to affordable, nutritious food? These so-called 'food deserts' highlight pressing issues of social justice, equity, and health disparities. In this episode of Outreach with Reggie, we explore the social impact of food deserts and how communities are taking activism in...

The next generation isn’t just preparing for leadership — they’re already driving real social impact and activism in our communities. In this episode of Outreach with Reggie, titled “Youth Are Not the Future — They’re Now,” we dive into how Gen Z is fueling transformative social justice movements today. Joined by Fremah Agyarko of Leaders of Tomorrow Books and Monica Pantoja of The Nsoro Foundatio...

In this episode of Outreach with Reggie, host Regginald Holloway dives deep into themes of social impact and activism, exploring how showing up is only the first step toward real social justice. Building on the idea of presence, this episode focuses on turning commitment into consistent action to drive lasting change in communities. Reggie shares personal stories and insights on persistence, small...

In this debut episode of Outreach with Reggie, we dive into the social impact of public broadcasting and its role in shaping generations of children. From iconic PBS shows like Reading Rainbow and Mister Rogers to how funding cuts threaten the future of accessible educational media, we explore the importance of public media as a platform for social justice and activism in education. Reggie reflect...