Aug 21, 2020
In this episode, Kirk Bates discusses civil rights actions he has participated in this summer in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd. Kirk thinks mindfully about his role as a white male involved in this work. He also supplies some simple, practical advice for others who would lend support.
Aug 21, 2020
In E2, we learn that Ashley's action had surprisingly successful results. While Ashley recognizes that she is likely to face this problem again in the future, she is "more determined than ever" to continue, and even can see herself as a "freedom fighter."
Aug 21, 2020
In E1, we talk with student and mom Ashley Daniels, who found herself facing racism in her workplace, and in the aftermath of the George Floyd protests, decided to take decisive action - action that until that moment, she would have been very unlikely to take.
Aug 21, 2020
In this episode, second in a two part series, we return to Alyssa Hainline as she moves forward to complete the Spring 2020 Semester. We then bring on Marie Carter Brooks, Lake Superior College Counselor, who considers Alyssa’s experience and shares the mental health support that is available at LSC.
Aug 21, 2020
In this episode, first in a two part series, we talked with student and mom Alyssa Hainline back in March, right before classes resumed March 30. Alyssa was dealing with a lot, but appeared to be up to the challenge. What we found out later was that the very next day, Alyssa checked herself into a mental...