Opening Doors through Perspectives, Purpose and Progress
Release Date: 02/26/2021
Building, Nurturing, and Growing a Diverse Business Community
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Our series over the past couple of months has focused on the importance of diversity and inclusion in our community and how we all play a role in making Noblesville a welcoming place. Our area businesses are essential in making Noblesville a place where others want to relocate, work and raise their families. Listen in to learn from members of the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce about the work being done in the business community. Guests: Bob Dubois, President & CEO, Noblesville Chamber of Commerce Amy Waninger, Founder & CEO, Lead at Any Level Lauren Weaver, HR Director,...
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Obstacles and Opportunities: A candid conversation with Faith Leaders about their role and responsibility in a more welcoming and inclusive community
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Last month we discussed the importance of a collective effort in a community to put humanity at the core of all we do. Faith based organizations are an important part of this work as they often anchor communities in many ways. They are a space where people come together to find a sense of belonging and to grow spiritually. Listen in as several faith based leaders share insight about their diversity and inclusion efforts within their organization and the role they play in making our community a place where everyone wants to come and can thrive. Guests: Patrick Propst, Pastor Faith Community...
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Working Collectively to Make a Difference: The Why of the Noblesville Diversity Coalition.
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Humanity is at the center of all we do. It is about accepting others, loving others, and recognizing that even though we may not agree, we should still treat each person with dignity and respect. Listen in to board members from a local organization, Noblesville Diversity Coaltion, as they share the importance of a collective effort in ways to invest in our community and positively impact where we live. Guests Dana Randall, Board President Bryan Glover, Treasurer Bob Dubois, Finance & Resource Development Committee Chair Dwayne Thompson, Advocacy Response Team Chair Beth Niedermeyer,...
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Lifting the Voices of Women: Sharing Celebrations, Challenges, and Advice
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March is Women’s History Month. The late Ruth Bader Ginsberg said, “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.” This is powerful, as we think about the evolution of our history and how women have played a role in that history, often long before it was recognized that women made those contributions. It was not until March of 1980 that Congress passed Public Law 100-9 which designated the week of March 8th as Women’s History Week. Then, in 1987, March was designated as Women’s History month. Yet, many contributions have been made to our history and to our society by...
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Opening Doors through Perspectives, Purpose and Progress
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During Black History Month it is important that we each learn about racism and the role we each play in changing systems so the system does not perpetuate status quo. Our podcast guests share personal experiences along with what they have learned over the years in advocating for the lives of black Americans and for advocating for their space within a country that was founded on racism. They begin the conversation with the importance of truly listening to one another and end with suggestions on how we can all be part of the solution to having a more just society. Guests: Jill Walls,...
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We Are Living in History: Connecting Today to the Past, Present and Future
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We are living in history now, what has happened today will be studied in years to come yet as a country, how have we learned from our history as we create new history? What is our responsibility to know our history so that we can continue to move forward? We will explore this today with our panelists along with ideas of what it means to live in a democracy. Panelists: Stan Abell, History Teacher, Noblesville High School Shelley Bethel, Equity and Inclusion Integration Coach, Noblesville Schools Cornelius Minor, Brooklyn-Based Educator Patrick Propst, Pastor, Faith Community...
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Surviving the Holidays during a Pandemic
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The holiday season is a time to celebrate. It is a time that brings connection and being in relation with others. For many it is a joyous time, yet for some it is not. Listen in to this conversation as community members share about their celebrations at this time of year and throughout the year as well as sharing how celebration may look different this year. Panelists: Host: Dr. Jennifer Wheat Townsend, Noblesville Diversity Coalition Learning Officer and Noblesville Schools, Director of Learning Abdullah Aljund, Noblesville Community Member and Parent Sidney Glantzman, Noblesville High...
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Hispanic/LatinX Heritage Month
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This episode focuses on celebrating and honoring Hispanic/LatinX voices in the community. Hispanic/LatinX Heritage month is from Sept 15 - Oct 15. It originated as a week long celebration that changed to a month about 20 years later. It starts Sept 15 which is independence day for 5 latin American countries. The 16th is Mexico’s Independence Day, Chile on the 18th and Belize on the 21st. We have three Hispanic/LatinX panelists today joining us to share about their background and ways we can celebrate, honor, and learn not just during this month long celebration, yet all year. ...
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Talking About Race
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This episode focuses on conversations about race. In the past few months, with the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, other racist incidents occurring, and protests on the rise, racism has been on the minds of many in the country and we are having what some are calling a White Awakening. With this white awakening, there is a need to learn quickly and take action on the feelings that so many have. The topic of race has been a part of many conversations nationally, including a recent CNN & Sesame Street Town Hall on Race. Our episode today will talk about the...
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Teach Beyond Kindness: Having Conversations about Social Issues with Children
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In this episode, we hear from seven different members of the Noblesville Community who share their perspectives on having conversations with our kids about social issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, poverty and more. This introductory episode sets the stage for why we should have these conversations. Subsequent episodes will tackle specific issues.
info_outlineDuring Black History Month it is important that we each learn about racism and the role we each play in changing systems so the system does not perpetuate status quo. Our podcast guests share personal experiences along with what they have learned over the years in advocating for the lives of black Americans and for advocating for their space within a country that was founded on racism. They begin the conversation with the importance of truly listening to one another and end with suggestions on how we can all be part of the solution to having a more just society.
Guests:
- Jill Walls, Professor, Ball State University
- Mindy Mayes, Reverend, Bethel AME Church
- Jerry Rairdon, Pastor, Noblesville First United Methodist Church
- Norm Williams, Business Owner
Resources Mentioned:
- White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism, Robin DiAngelo
- White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of our Racial Divide, Carol Anderson
- How to Be an Anti-Racist, Ibram X. Kendi
- Brene with Emmanuel Acho on Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man