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Resources & Shirley Chisholm Jun 04, 2020

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To keep up the momentum and accelerate change, we need to take action on a recurring basis, not just when it's at the top of our social media feeds or trending. So what can we do:

If you’re in a position to donate, please consider donating to one of the following organizations:

The Official George Floyd Memorial Fund
Campaign Zero, which is working to end police violence in America
The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, which organizes for funds in black and brown communities to go towards social programs rather than policing or other punitive activities
And the Black Lives Matter movement
A local political candidate you believe in

There is a lot to read and watch and listen to, a few suggestions:

Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill Collins
White Fragility: by Robin DiAngelo
NPR’s Code Switch
Intersectionality Matters! Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw
13th, the Ana Duverney film on Netflix

We are also offering free ad space on Wonder Media Network shows to organizations working towards social justice. If you want more information on any of what I’ve said, please email Jenny at jenny@wondermedianetwork.com

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Say Their Names & Mary McLeod Bethune Jun 03, 2020

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To keep up the momentum and accelerate change, we need to take action on a recurring basis, not just when it's at the top of our social media feeds or trending. So what can we do:

Act with your wallet. When our government does not take sufficient action to protect our most marginalized communities, we have to take bold action. And this means, for those who are able, making regular recurring donations. Just as you pay for other monthly subscription services, add nonprofits to your list. Here are a few organizations to consider giving to (also linked in episode notes): Color of Change, MediaJustice , Fair Fight You could also consider giving to a local political candidate you believe in.
Support your local community. Find an organization in your area working on bail relief, police reform and other causes centered on the Black community. Support Black businesses in your area.
Register to vote and fill out the census. You don’t have to spend money to have an impact. As Representative John Lewis says, Voting is “the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democratic society, and we must use it.”
Listen, share, and speak up. Whether this means emailing your family, texting your friends or posting on social media, make a statement of support and lift up the voices of those who are on the front lines of this fight.
Last, but certainly not least, we have to educate ourselves and our communities. Find moments to hold yourself and your community accountable. Learn from your mistakes. Call out your friends and family. And support your Black friends and community.

NPR’s CodeSwitch, an excellent podcast that talks about race, compiled a list of names of Black people killed by the police since Eric Garner’s murder in 2014. This is by no means an exhaustive list. It is important to say and listen to these names:

ERIC GARNER

JOHN CRAWFORD

MICHAEL BROWN

EZELL FORD

DANTE PARKER

MICHELLE CUSSEAUX

LAQUAN MCDONALD

TANI SHAANDERSON

AKAI GURLEY

TAMIR RICE

RUMAIN BRISBON

JERAME REID

GEORGE MANN

MATTHEW AJIBADE

FRANK SMART

NATASHA MCKENNA

TONY ROBINSON

ANTHONY HILL

MYA HALL

PHILLIP WHITE

ERIC HARRIS

WALTER SCOTT

WILLIAM CHAPMAN II

ALEXIA CHRISTIAN

BRENDON GLENN

VICTOR MANUELLA ROSA

JONATHAN SANDERS

FREDDIE BLUE

JOSEPH MANN

SALVADO ELLSWOOD

SANDRA BLAND

ALBERT JOSEPH DAVIS

DARRIUS STEWART

BILLY RAY DAVIS

SAMUEL DUBOSE

MICHAEL SABBIE

BRIAN KEITH DAY

CHRISTIAN TAYLOR

TROY ROBINSON

ASSHAMS PHAROAH MANLEY

FELIX KUMI

KEITH HARRISON MCLEOD

JUNIOR PROSPER

LAMONTEZ JONES

PATERSON BROWN

DOMINIC HUTCHINSON

ANTHONY ASHFORD

ALONZO SMITH

TYREE CRAWFORD

INDIA KAGER

LA’VANTE BIGGS

MICHAEL LEE MARSHALL

JAMAR CLARK

RICHARD PERKINS

NATHANIEL HARRIS PICKETT

BENNI LEE TIGNOR

MIGUEL ESPINAL

MICHAEL NOEL

KEVIN MATTHEWS

BETTIE JONES

QUINTONIO LEGRIER

KEITH CHILDRESS JR.

JANET WILSON

RANDY NELSON

ANTRONIE SCOTT

WENDELL CELESTINE

DAVID JOSEPH

CALIN ROQUEMORE

DYZHAWN PERKINS

CHRISTOPHER DAVIS

MARCO LOUD

PETER GAINES

TORREY ROBINSON

DARIUS ROBINSON

KEVIN HICKS

MARY TRUXILLO

DEMARCUS SEMER

WILLIE TILLMAN

TERRILL THOMAS

SYLVILLE SMITH

ALTON STERLING

PHILANDO CASTILE

TERENCE CRUTCHER

PAUL O’NEAL

ALTERIA WOODS

JORDAN EDWARDS

AARON BAILEY

RONELL FOSTER

STEPHON CLARK

ANTWON ROSE II

BOTHAM JEAN

PAMELA TURNER

DOMINIQUE CLAYTON

ATATIANA JEFFERSON

CHRISTOPHER WHITFIELD

CHRISTOPHER MCCORVEY

ERIC REASON

MICHAEL LORENZO DEAN

BREONNA TAYLOR

GEORGE FLOYD

DAVID MCATEE

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Taking Action & Maya Angelou Jun 02, 2020

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To keep up the momentum and accelerate change, we need to take action on a recurring basis, not just when it's at the top of our social media feeds or trending. So what can we do:

Act with your wallet. When our government does not take sufficient action to protect our most marginalized communities, we have to take bold action. And this means, for those who are able, making regular recurring donations. Just as you pay for other monthly subscription services, add nonprofits to your list. Here are a few organizations to consider giving to (also linked in episode notes): Color of Change, MediaJustice , Fair Fight You could also consider giving to a local political candidate you believe in.
Support your local community. Find an organization in your area working on bail relief, police reform and other causes centered on the Black community. Support Black businesses in your area.
Register to vote and fill out the census. You don’t have to spend money to have an impact. As Representative John Lewis says, Voting is “the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democratic society, and we must use it.”
Listen, share, and speak up. Whether this means emailing your family, texting your friends or posting on social media, make a statement of support and lift up the voices of those who are on the front lines of this fight.
Last, but certainly not least, we have to educate ourselves and our communities. Find moments to hold yourself and your community accountable. Learn from your mistakes. Call out your friends and family. And support your Black friends and community.

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Best of Season 1: Mariama Ba Jun 01, 2020

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Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know -- but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Pioneers, Dreamers, Villainesses, STEMinists, Warriors & Social Justice Warriors, and many more. Encyclopedia Womannica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.

Encyclopedia Womannica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Liz Smith, Cinthia Pimentel, Grace Lynch, and Maddy Foley. Special thanks to Shira Atkins, Edie Allard, and Luisa Garbowit. Theme music by Andi Kristins.

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Bonus: Amy Errett, CEO of Madison Reed May 30, 2020

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Mavericks & Legends: Madam CJ Walker May 29, 2020

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