Black SEL & Promoting Our Stories

This week's episode revisits past conversations held on the Black SEL podcast. Join in the discussions that focus on the importance of voicing the true black experience, building Black SEL and social awareness to better serve the community! Hear directly from Brandon Frame, Cierra Hinton, Sharonda Arnold-Oneal, Geoffrey Golden, and Joshua Vincent, who have all shared their perspectives on the Black SEL platform.

0:42- Kristen reminds listeners of how and where to attend the Black SEL summit, September 28 - 29

0:59- Frances Lee & Brandon Frame discuss the need to better inform black men of possibilities in an education career which would in turn help the development of black boys in learning settings

6:09- Kristen and Cierra Hinton engage on a more fulfilling use of media for black people and participation in media that affirms the narrative of black people in the community

8:56- Kristen and Sharonda Arnold-Ocean talk about the impact of consistent, and uplifting content on the lived experience of our community helps to improve the community as a whole from the inside out

17:11- Frances & Joshua Vincent, look back at historical trends of oppressors working to stifle black voices advocating for freedom and equality, and what that means today

25:03- Kristen & Geoffrey Golden lead the church chorus with hymns that demonstrated resilience in the face of adversity

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