Lee Hawkins’ Post

It is important to embrace the joy of struggle. Because of that, it's easy to keep going. I can see that the people who have struggled are the ones who have made a difference... and we're on the cusp of a big difference. I've shared these sentiments and more with my friend Steve Phillips on the Democracy in Color podcast. I also talked more about the Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life series as well. Tune into our conversation. https://lnkd.in/gMvykCZu

What does it mean to *THRIVE*? Deputy Mayor Karren Lane dreams of an America where Black communities can all find one thing - PEACE. Watch, download and listen to Episode 5 of #ThrivingWhileBlack to hear how Karren is working towards this goal. Click the link to follow, watch and listen: tr.ee/ThrivingWhileBlack #ThrivingWhileBlackPodcast #ThrivingWhileBlackLA #TWB #TWBLA #TWBPodcast

When it comes to being a First Gen Latina, your dual identity can often feel like two contrasting personalities. In reality, the Latina and the American parts of our identifies are just two sides of the same coin. In this episode of Limitless Latina, Estefania and Valerie go in depth about how American they are, despite being born in Latin America. Because ultimately they can be just as Mexican/Colombian as they are American. https://lnkd.in/esHcY_4Z

When did you first become aware of your race? In this week's episode of the Black All Year podcast, we have one of my all-time favourite moments - Risaria Langley's silence after this question. The Antiracist Deck we used to guide our discussion helps people discuss ethnicity and racism to increase anti-racism, which aligns with the mission of Black All Year. This tool certainly helped Risaria, an older (in years not spirit), white woman, and I, a Black, mixed-heritage woman in her 50s, explore topics we might not usually discuss. Comparing her response to mine highlights our different experiences as people of different ethnicities, raised in the same part of the UK. I hope you take the time to listen to both parts of this discussion. Part one was released last week, and part two is available now via your usual podcast app or the link in the comments. Oh and how would you respond? When did you first become aware of your race?

My latest episode on my podcast, Reclaiming OUR Canon. "When We Were Together and When We Were Not." This is a Christian/Biblical perspective on unity and how the classical tradition can be a tool for bringing unity in these challenging times. https://lnkd.in/eKmcvvRC

Distressing, especially when you think about the loss of a black studies department in the context of the history of getting black studies into the college curriculum in the first place. It was such a hard won fight. And to find it eroding 50 years later… …but the attack has been ongoing. For whatever set of complex reasons, the attack is now bearing fruit. Black studies departments have been facing increasing marginalization for many years now. This is why the wise repeat the mantra, “The struggle continues”, so that we stay vigilant. It’s important to also keep in mind the other part of that rallying cry, that is less often included: “And victory is certain”. The struggle continues, but with unwavering attention and collective effort, victory is certain.

How can we challenge our own views to collaborate more effectively? In the new episode of Five Minutes With..., we spoke to Ben Lindsay OBE, CEO and Founder of Power The Fight, to find out what he thinks the most important conversations we can be having today are. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eDvCMAz2

Before my vacation, I enjoyed sitting with Dr. Asia Lyons for her incredible podcast The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators. Make sure you catch the episode. We chat about my journey from a sports management major to education, my experiences teaching in the Mississippi Delta, Black educators' challenges, and the importance of historical context and systemic educational changes. I share insights into improving teacher retention, the impact of integration policies, and the critical role of parent and student voices in schools. Let me know what you think! https://lnkd.in/g_awhmVi

The two major parties are not that different in this country, so how are they able to draw such deep divides among Americans? Sam Martin explains this and more in the latest episode of Freedom Over Fear. Use the link in our bio to watch the full episode.

The first episode of Humanities in Action, Humanities Tennessee's Shared Futures Lab podcast, is live. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and let me know what you think! And thank you, Joyce Washington, MASC, MBA, for an insightful (and courageous) conversation.