This episode features Katina Stone Butler and her son Jamie (aka Miztick) discussing their innovative product called Hood Sensory - a sensory-friendly hoodie designed for neurodivergent individuals.

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Resources Mentioned:

• Hood Sensory website
• Denton Black Film Festival

Key Learnings:

• Neurodivergency refers to people who think, process, or experience the world differently from the majority - such as those with autism, ADHD, anxiety, etc.
• The hoodie is designed with features like weighted blanket pads, compression sleeves, fidget toys, and chewable silicone to meet different sensory needs discreetly.
• Hoodies have historically been associated with Black culture, from the Black Panthers to hip-hop, becoming both criminalized and a symbol of resistance.
• After Trayvon Martin's death, hoodies represented the need for Black youth to find comfort and self-soothing, especially heightened by the pandemic's isolation.
• The goal is to create an affordable, stylish product serving the Black community first while being accessible to anyone needing sensory accommodations.
• Having products designed for the most marginalized helps lift up and care for all people with similar needs.

The show highlights the passion and care put into developing an innovative solution born from lived experiences within the Black community. Listeners are encouraged to visit the website, follow their social media, and consider purchasing to support this meaningful work.

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In light of Black Maternal Health Week, this episode revisits key issues in black maternal health with Cessilye Smith, exploring the historical and ongoing role of black midwives through her personal story and discussing the work of entities like Abide Women's Services to better black mothers and infants' health outcomes.

Cessilye R. Smith, an inspiring maternal justice advocate, joins this episode with rich stories and insightful reflections on her work. She is the driving force behind Abide Women's Services, an organization dedicated to reducing disparities in black infant and maternal health outcomes. As a liberator, justice seeker, and mother, Cessilye is deeply connected to her heritage, tracing her roots to the resistance-driven Kru tribe of Liberia. Through Abide, she works tirelessly to ensure black women and their babies receive adequate and culturally respectful care during one of the most critical times of their lives.

Key Takeaways:

• Black midwives have played a crucial and often uncredited role in birthing not only black but also white babies throughout history, birthing the nation as a whole.
• There's a sacred legacy in the resistance of colonization evident in black maternal lineage, vital to understanding the depth of black women's reproductive experiences.
• The celebration and amplification of the black midwifery tradition are crucial for advancing maternal care and combating disparities in black maternal health.
• Abide Women's Services is an exemplar of empowering and quality maternal care, focusing on community health and honoring the black maternal experience from pre-pregnancy to postpartum.
• Mental health for black women can be supported through culturally sensitive community gatherings, celebrating their life, and offering spaces for rest and collective healing.

Notable Quotes:

• "Black women were catching everybody's babies, black, white, you know, and they brought their cultures, you know, their ancestral wisdom and knowledge." - Cessilye Smith
• "It's in my blood. So, yeah, that's how it ties into the work I do today." - Cessilye Smith, on her connection to the Kru tribe and its influence on her advocacy work.
• "Reparations begin with birth because it begins with life and transitioning the next life forward." - Katina
• "We're saying no, we're going back to our roots and where we are going to heal from the beginning. From birth." - Cessilye Smith
• "Events like this address mental health. Being able to gather in a space curated specifically for black women is part of our mental health journey." - Cessilye Smith

Resources:

• Abide Women's Services official website: abidewomen.org
• Cecily Smith's presentation at the White House
• Black Mamas Matter Alliance
• Upcoming event: Black Maternal Health Week event in partnership with The Fountain

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We're re-airing our episode from last year that began Black History Month and hope that you use this month to learn more about our country.

We explore the legacy of one of Black history’s most notable men, Carter G. Woodson. To celebrate Black History Month, we wanted to share the story of the person who literally created what we now know of as “Black History Month,” Carter G. Woodson.

The Mis-Education of the Negro - Carter G. Woodson

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In honor of MLK Jr. Day, we are re-airing our episodes we recorded in 2021. This is part 1 of 2 on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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In honor of MLK Jr. Day, we are re-airing our episodes we recorded in 2021. This is part 2 of 2 on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Two sisters from different cultural backgrounds discuss the beautiful ways in which Black and Indigenous struggles intersect and have the potential to strengthen one another. Lyla June, of the Diné (Navajo) Indigenous Nation and host of Nihizhi Podcast, speaks with Katina. They also have hard conversations about the tragic histories and contemporary ways these two demographics have not always supported each other. Ultimately the two sisters band together in renewed commitment to stand solidly together in their respective struggles for Black and Indigenous liberation.

www.nihizhi.com

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About Ally: Ally Henny is the author of I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You. She is a writer, speaker, advocate-minister, and vice president of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective–an organization committed to encouraging, engaging, and empowering Black Christians toward liberation from racism. Ally completed her Master of Divinity from Fuller Seminary with an emphasis in race, cultural identity, and reconciliation, and she hopes to lead a church someday. Since 2014, Ally has been leading conversations about race on her blog, The Armchair Commentary, and on social media where her posts reach millions each month. She is a proud Chicago Southsider.

About the Book: Being Black in a society developed by white men to benefit white men means constantly pushing back against systems that were not constructed for your flourishing. White privilege. White cultural norms. White beauty standards. White noise. You’re made to feel that your life doesn’t matter, your opinions aren’t valid, and your entire existence is too loud. It can feel like the whole world is telling you to shut up. To these forces, Ally Henny is here to say, “No. I am a loud Black woman, and I won’t shut up.” Ally knows what it’s like to navigate racism and racialized sexism, having spent most of her life in predominantly white spaces. She’s not taking it anymore, and she’s calling you to join her in resisting racism by speaking the truth–no matter the cost. In this compelling book, Ally tells her own story of finding her voice, pushing back against oppression, and embracing her unique perspective as a loud Black woman. And she invites you to find your voice in a world that tries to silence you.

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We first cover what was going on in the nation before the emancipation proclamation, then zoom in on Texas specifically and what the culture was like, share some stories from the past, and tie the through-line to why and how people celebrate Juneteenth.

Bob White story perspective:

• https://hauntedconroe.com/murder-in-the-courtroom/

Great book on Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed:

• https://www.amazon.com/Juneteenth-Annette-Gordon-Reed/dp/1631498835/ref=nodl_

Texas Constitution 1824 - 1876:

• https://tarlton.law.utexas.edu/constitutions/republic-texas-1836/general-provisions

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In this eye-opening episode, we journey through George Floyd's life and unveil his struggle with drug addiction and the systemic forces that criminalized him for self-medicating. We expose the corruption within the criminal justice system and private prisons, and delve into Derek Chauvin's chilling history of brutality. As we examine the systemic roots of Floyd's life and the dire need for change in policing, we emphasize the importance of becoming our own news source and seeking the truth in cases like George Floyd's. Join us in advocating for change in the systems that perpetuate racial injustice.

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In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the life of George Floyd, exploring the systemic racism and discrimination he faced throughout his life, as well as the resilience and sense of community that defined his neighborhood, Cuney Homes. We discuss the oppressive mechanisms used historically to keep black people in a certain position, the impact of the criminal justice system on Floyd's life, and the ongoing segregation in education. Join us as we honor George Floyd's memory and work towards a more just and equal society.

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In this episode, we explore the life and legacy of Hillery Thomas Stewart, an obscure figure in history who managed to purchase his own freedom and acquire over 500 acres of land before the end of slavery. We discuss the impact this would have had on generations of Black people, providing them with opportunities for wealth and stability. We also delve into the systematic ways white institutions took land from Black farmers during the Jim Crow era and the oppressive reality of sharecropping. Finally, we examine the full story of George Floyd's life, tracing his roots through generations of struggle and injustice in America.

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