United Voice Oklahoma Podcast

Tricia Everest joins us this week to discuss her journey into engaging with criminal justice and race in our community. Tricia is a powerhouse of impact here in the city. She’s the Chair of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority, one of the driving forces behind Palomar & ReMerge, and among many other things, was recently inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Wayland & Cece...

We are kicking off 2020 with Wayland & Cece looking back at some of their favorite moments from the podcast in 2019. We also have a big announcement on this episode, so listen all the way to the end! For more information on United Voice Oklahoma, visit: https://strongertogether.global/united-voice-oklahoma/

Ben Nockels, owner of Commonplace Books in OKC, joins Wayland for a conversation that looks back on their shared experience in kickstarting some of the city-wide conversations on race back in 2014 in OKC. They discuss how knowing statistics is important, but can and should evolve into relationships with the people affected, where their individual stories and experiences matter. Learn more about Un...

For nearly a decade, Ashley has worked at the Neighborhood Alliance of Central Oklahoma, and joins us on the podcast for a deep and engaging conversation with Wayland about issues surrounding race in our neighborhoods and the distribution of resources for community development in OKC. There is so much rich conversation in this episode! For more information about United Voice Oklahoma, visit: https...

Mike is a social entrepreneur and community leader here in Oklahoma City who joins Cece & Wayland for a very engaging conversation on racial dialogue. He shares his experience  being a first generation Vietnamese-American man living and working in Oklahoma City. https://strongertogether.global/united-voice-oklahoma/

OKC’s own Renaissance man, Jabee, joins us on this episode. The Emmy award winning hip-hop artist, actor, activist, and entrepreneur grew up right here in OKC and talks with Wayland and Cece about how his roots in the city and honest approach towards addressing race inform his art, activism, and community advocacy. For more information about United Voice Oklahoma, visit: https://strongertogether.g...

Caylee Dodson & Ernest Odunze lead the team at Restore OKC, a local nonprofit that bridges relationships of reconciliation for restorative justice by serving our neighbors in Northeast OKC. This conversation with Cece & Wayland dives deep into the heart and philosophy behind Restore OKC's work, and what it means for us to use our privilege for the privilege of others. Learn more about Unit...

Kimm lives in Norman where she runs a consulting business and is a wife and mother. She joins us this episode to talk about the shift in mindset she experienced regarding race in our society, and how it led her to dramatically change her life and take action in a host of ways. She also shares about the “Know your Neighbor” gatherings that arose from this shift, and he...

Doug Serven is the founding pastor of City Presbyterian church in Midtown OKC. Doug is also is an author, publisher, editor, and active agent for change in our city. On this episode, he talks to Wayland & Cece about his journey into the race conversation in our city. He shares honestly about the intentional steps he has taken over the years to listen, learn, and take specific actions to a...

This week we are joined by the multi-talented, and multi-titled Rev. Dr. George Young, who serves as the Oklahoma State Senator for District 48. He discusses how his upbringing in the South during the Civil Rights era informed his storied career of community service. Through 30 years as a pastor, and 5 years so far in the State Capitol, he has consistently been a...

This episode tackles it all as Cleveland County Sheriff Todd Gibson and his friend Ebonie Doyle share the story of their very unlikely friendship that crosses all the stereotypical lines often drawn by race and poverty and leads to a friendship that is best described as family. It’s all on the table in this honest, heartwarming, funny, gut-wrenching, and emotional episode where two members of our...

Bill Citty recently retired from his post as the longest serving Police Chief in Oklahoma City, capping more than 4 decades with the department. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the issue of race and law enforcement, his intentional engagement with the community while chief, encounters that changed his perspective, and much more. You don’t want to miss our candid and personal conv...

This episode features a dynamic conversation about a pioneering cross-city collaboration for the sake of children in OKC. We talk with Marcus Jackson (Director of The Bridge Impact Center in NE OKC ) and Jed Chappell (Director of City Center in NW OKC) about their new collaborative venture called "City Center at The Bridge”. We dive deep into what is has looked like for them to address race h...

This episode features civil rights pioneer Ayanna Najuma. 61 years ago Ayanna took part in the Katz Drug Store sit-in movement as a 7-year old, under the mentorship of Clara Luper. She’s a native of Oklahoma, a journalist, speaker, artist and a PR and Marketing professional. She joins us on the podcast to talk about her experiences in life and how they’ve led her to now empower children to use the...

Kenneth Jones is a recent high school graduate in the community who was involved in a confrontational incident at school during his senior year. Video of the incident went viral, and Kenneth talks with Cece and Wayland about his experience in the aftermath, as well as the opportunities for growth that can arise from addressing mistakes head on.

Justin and Jami King are an attorney and worship leader power couple here in OKC who host a speaker’s series which highlights local leaders. On this episode, they share how their perspectives on race’s role in our society were impacted by engaging in meaningful relationships with others who didn’t look like them.

This episode features a conversation with Lee Roland, an educator, pastor, author, speaker and leader who takes a direct and head on approach to addressing our society's issues with race. Lee also helped launch the United Voice Oklahoma initiative. You don’t want to miss this conversation! Visit United Voice Oklahoma's webpage: https://strongertogether.global/united-voice-oklahoma/

Our first episode features a conversation with Clarence Hill, one of the founders of United Voice Oklahoma, as well as some time to get to know our hosts Cece & Wayland and dive into the mission behind this podcast to unite us all as we talk about race.  Visit United Oklahoma's Webpage: https://strongertogether.global/united-voice-oklahoma/