Tag: civil rights
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“…A lot of adults in institutions have some pretty cynical prejudices about teenagers. Both the criminal justice system and the schools, unfortunately there are many parallels. [People] process and look at the incident as the focus, it [Restorative Justice] allows for that person to be seen as more than just that incident… That’s communicated with circles and mediation, it gives a young person a chance to say I’m not just the person who did that [broke a rule], I’m also this [the family breadwinner], this [caretaker to my grandparent who raises me], and this [a student with a 4.0 who wants to be an architect-for example] and it gives other people the chance to say it about them on their behalf. -Rochelle Arms”
This episode of Alert, Aware, Mindful includes the story where Elle gets schooled and takes a hard look at the deterioration of intimacy through the culture of “busyness.” Featured is Rochelle Arms, who will be detailing her work with the Peace Institute in New York City and with Restorative Justice in communities, schools, and the…
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Virginia is finally giving felons like me the right to vote. We deserve it. – The Washington Post
” I have never voted. By the time I was 18, I had a felony shoplifting conviction, which meant that I forever lost my right to vote in Virginia. I never had a chance. Not that I cared about voting at 18. I started getting into trouble very young — running away from serious issues…
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Elle Cast 15: Special Guest Larry Coble With Chicago350 (Part I)
Welcome back to my podcast Alert, Aware, Mindful. This episode features Special Guest Larry Coble with Chicago 350.org. Find out which U.S. city is in the most danger of sinking in a swamp and about Oil bomb trains, both two pieces of information I did not know myself. So listen in on our conversation about…
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Elle Cast 14: Privilege- Living Outside the Box
My recent posts have been highlighting that this site is not about pointing a finger at someone else, as much as looking within yourself for your own contribution to the goodness in the world, the badness in the world and the ravages of indifference. This week’s podcast talks about privilege–we all have it to some…
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Still, nonwhite Americans were about as likely as white Americans to say they hadn’t taken any of the above actions against racism.
Check out this amazing article. You can send the link to the others out there like Bill O’Reilly who claim we live in a post racial America: Majority Of White People Say There’s Racism Everywhere, But Not Around Them.
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Elle Cast 13: Obama’s “Come to Jesus” moment with America
This episode of Alert, Aware, Mindful centers on Obama’s impassioned plea to look within ourselves and at our behaviors that may contribute to discrimination and stop ignoring the gaping wounds left by this country’s history.
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Elle Cast 12 Unnecessary Mental Gymnastics In Charleston
Greetings, New Elle Cast is available. This episode will cover my reactions to the shooting in Charleston, victim- claiming (which I didn’t realize was a *thing*), and the perils of a reverse soul man. The Called to Action segment features a heartfelt and insightful throwback from Marvin Gaye. I’ve been asking myself this same question…
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Searching for Freedom in a “Free” Country
Welcome Back to Alert, Aware, Mindful! This week’s episode focuses on Kalief Browder and prison culture. Topics include: Effects of prison culture on society upon release and why activism is so important to social change. We end with peace and love from one of the greats. He was all about the love. Thanks for listening! Elle…
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Elle Cast 10: Stigma in the Land of the Free and Home of the Brave
Greetings All, This episode will focus on the dangers of stigma in our society and how gratitude and appreciation are a choice for better living not just for you but for the people who experience your positivity and well being just by being around you. There’s a great new song “I Can’t Breathe” by protest…
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Elle Cast 9: Baltimore and Prince
Greetings All, Welcome back to Alert, Aware, Mindful. Today’s episode concerns my reactions to the recent incidences in Baltimore, which is located 20 minutes from my home town, close to where my parents live now. Thanks for listening, caring, and wanting to go on this journey with me. -Elle Stream or download here
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