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 Episode 36: Parenting De-Centering Whiteness with Cindy Wang Brandt & Leslie Arreola Hillenbrand | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:35:47

This episode is a podcast within a podcast, Parenting for Liberation founder, Trina Greene Brown, was interviewed by Cindy Wang Brandt of Parenting Forward and Leslie Arreola Hillenbrand of Latinx Parenting to discuss "parenting de-centering whiteness." Trina shared about Parenting for Liberation and the work to bring parents together to look at the ways the systems have oppressed us historically and current ongoing oppression, and how can we heal them. We also discuss parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color.

 Episode 35: All About Kwanzaa With David Love | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:23:02

Habari Gani?! Our first annual Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration, in partnership with Dior Sunset Foundation, was an amazing community gathering bringing together 150 Black families in Los Angeles. Kwanzaa is a 7-day African-American & Pan-African holiday created to celebrate our culture, heritage, & foster unity, beginning on December 26-January 1. This episode features a snippet from our keynote presenter, Bro. David Love, sharing about the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa and the 7 Symbols of Kwanzaa. There are a multitude of ways to celebrate Kwanzaa such as pouring libations to honor your ancestors, getting together with family with song, dance, African drums, storytelling, and poetry reading. However you celebrate, just remember to practice the 7 principles of Kwanzaa: Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity), & Imani (faith). Check out our tools online (www.parentingforliberation.org) and on our social media channels. Please share your Kwanzaa celebrations with us using the hashtag #P4LKwanzaa "May the light of the kinara fill your home with peace and light your new year with love!"

 Bonus Episode 34: Harriet Screening debrief | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:24:37

Parenting for Liberation hosted a private screening of Harriet, where over 50 Black parents and children witnessed Harriet’s enduring courage, ingenuity and tenacity to not only free herself but over one thousand enslaved Africans. The film was an inspiration for attendees to watch a small but mighty Cynthia Erivo as Harriet, wield her power--spiritual, legal, physical, and political political---against white supremacy for the sake of her own and her people’s liberation. Following the film, Parenting for Liberation hosted a talk back with families, using quotes from the film to guide discussions pushing past fear, black sisterhood, parenting fear Black children, and legacy-building.

 Episode 33: Parenting After Prison with Matthew Arlington | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:25:56

In this week’s podcast, Trina talks with Matthew Arlington, who is currently interning with Parenting for Liberation through his program at California State University Fullerton. Matthew is a father who was formerly incarcerated during the early stages of fatherhood. This episode focuses on the hardships associated with parenting while incarcerated and methods to overcome those barriers. Trina also explores how Matthew has adjusted to parenting after prison and his parenting methods. Lastly, Matthew and Trina reflect on parenting strategies for raising our children with a liberated mind set. Key Points Approximately, 10 million children nationwide have a parent who has been incarcerated The importance of communicating with your child while incarcerated “Get on the bus” is a California based program that was developed by the Center of Restorative Justice Works, which transports families to and from prisons for visitations on Mother’s and Father’s Day. The importance of and open communication with your children after release from prison to build bonds of trust. Recognizing the inequality that still exist in society and how to teach our children how to live according to law with a sense of empowerment and love for themselves. “Friends Outside”, a Los Angeles based organization that provides resources to ex-convicts to help them transition back into society and family life. “Project Rebound”, a program located on most CSU campuses that provides assistants to ex-convicts in enrollment and other resources needed when returning to school.

 Episode 32: Black Maternal Health with Melissa Franklin & Brandi Sims | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:06

In this episode, Parenting for Liberation spoke with Melissa Franklin and Brandi Sims of First 5 LA, a public agency focused on the safe and healthy development of young children. They both joined to talk about a current epidemic of Black mothers who are largely exposed to racial bias from health care professionals during childbirth. The episode delves deeper into issues of Black maternal and infant health, with each of the Black women sharing their own personal experience with maternal health ranging from miscarriage to preterm birth and how our own traumatic experience fueled our collective passions to make a change in society related to issues of maternal health. Key topics in this episode include: *How racial disparities are directly correlated to maternal mortality rates as the CDC reports that black women are 3.3 times were likely than white women to suffer a pregnancy-related death. *How common notions regarding factors such as age, income, and education being related to Black mothers experiencing birthing challenges are false. *How the attitudes and behaviors of health care professionals towards Black mothers largely impact the lives of both Black mothers and their babies. *How organizations such as National Birth Equity Collaborative, and the group Black Mamas Matter Alliance are educating the public to tackle racial disparities and institutional racism in the public health aspect. *The impact California State Senator Holly Mitchell has made pertaining to Black maternal health. *How racial disparities in maternal deaths is impacting the country on a national scale with involvement from the California Department of Public, politicians and lawmakers across the nations. *Ways in which California’s governor, Newsom is implementing change for a successful and healthy life for Black babies, mothers, and families overall. *Various forms of solutions such as Doulas to address racial disparities in maternal health and newborn health as well as programs such as Home Visitation and how it can benefit Black mothers and families.

 Episode 31: Pleasure & Parenting: Live Conversation with Dani McClain & adrienne maree brown | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:39:16

This special episode features a live conversation hosted by Parenting for Liberation with Dani McClain (author of We Live for the We: The Political Power of Black Motherhood) and adrienne maree brown (author of Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good). In this conversation, Dani and adrienne highlight the joys and pleasures of parenting and caregiving as Black mothers, aunties, and doulas.

 Episode 30: Raising Liberated Black World Schoolers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:33:06

In this episode with Natalie Pipkin, founder of Black World Schoolers, she told the stories behind the research data that shows that African Americans are increasingly pulling their Black children out of schools and deciding to homeschool for a variety of reasons. Natalie shares her own personal experience with racism as a school age child, and how when her own children began experiencing it--she went into protection and fear-based parenting mode. Natalie and her husband decided it was time to stop fighting for their children to be accepted in “in the classroom but left out of the curriculum” and after fours years at a private classical education institution, Natalie decided to shift to what she calls Black World Schooling. “We believe centering the wisdom, truth, experiences, achievements, and beauty of Africans and those throughout the African Diaspora can have a unbelievably powerful impact on black children around the globe. We invite you to join us on this journey of self love, cultural appreciation, and black liberation.” -- Black WorldSchoolers The discussion also covers some juicy themes such as: *Classical education as the breeding ground of white supremacy *Both the privilege and sacrifice of choosing to send Black children to school or to home school *Distinctions between homeschooling and world schooling *Strategies for in- school parents to engage in homeschooling practices Thank you Natalie for reminding us that our ancestors have always homeschooled and educated our children. As Black parents we are always teaching and educating them on their history, how to love themselves, and how to navigate being Black. So regardless of whether our children go to school or stay at home, we as Black parents are always their first and consistent teacher--always guiding them back to themselves with love and affirmation. Blog: https://blackbeautifulandtrue.wordpress.com/2018/07/10/black-worldschoolers%EF%B8%8F-its-more-than-travel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/black_world_schoolers/

 Episode 29: PACT Camp workshop on white privilege for adoptive parents of black children | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:46:52

PACT Camp: I presented a workshop on white privilege for adoptive parents of black children! I was invited to speak at PACT family camp by Malaika Parker, an African American adoptive parent, who works to support the adoptive parents of color who are connected with PACT Adopt. While I was excited to support the nearly 150 Black children who attend the camp, when I found out that 75% of the parents who come to Pact Family Camp have adopted transracially--meaning the parents are white, I was uneasy about it. I had read the many articles on the disproportionate number of Black children fosterees and adoptees, and also about the challenges/problems of Black children being adopted by white folks (article links below); however, I decided to show up for Black children. In a commitment to their liberation, I worked with 125 white adoptive parents on how to risk their white privilege and challenge white supremacy, for all children of color. https://www.thenation.com/article/were-white-can-we-adopt-a-black-child/ https://www.yesmagazine.org/peace-justice/what-happens-when-white-parents-adopt-black-children-and-move-to-black-neighborhoods-20180214

 Episode 28: Mama's Day Bailout with Tiara Moore | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:32:55

In honor of Mama’s Day and to raise awareness of the Mama’s Day Bailout initiative, Parenting for Liberation spoke with Tiara Moore and mother of 5, an activist, and mama who was bailed out by the Black Mama Day Bailout initiative. In our conversation, Tiara reflects on her experience with the criminal INjustice system, how she was arrested for defending herself, the fear tactics used and unlawful means of detainment that lead to so many Black folks taking plea deals, how Black Mama Bail Out came to her rescue, and how she used her experiences to help formerly incarcerated folks connect to resources and opportunities. Visit www.NationalBailout.com to donate to help #FreeBlackMamas like Tiara Moore for Mother's Day and beyond!

 Episode 27: Parenting Beyond Bars - Talk at National Conference for Children of Incarcerated Parents | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:25:43

This podcast is a talk that Parenting for Liberation founder, Trina Greene Brown, gave at the National Conference for Children of Incarcerated Parents, hosted by Arizona State University. This Ted-Talk style presentation masterfully weaves personal storytelling of a child of a formerly incarcerated parent, who now gives back to incarcerated parents by facilitating liberated parent workshops with moms in prison. Trina Greene Brown, a Black feminist activist personally impacted by the prison industrial complex, is a powerhouse speaker who will make connections between the intersections of mass incarceration, racism, and parenting. She will share her innovative liberated parenting workshop series with incarcerated women on “Raising Liberated Children” for mothers who are incarcerated at a California’s women’s prison. Trina will thread stories about her relationship with her incarcerated father with the experiences of parents currently incarcerated, who rather than being afforded rehabilitation, restorative justice, or support to heal from the intergenerational trauma for themselves and their families, were incarcerated and separated from their families.

 Episode 26: Black + Muslim: Dealing with AntiBlackness + Islamophobia with Ida McRae | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:38:49

On this podcast we connect with Ida McRae who identifies as a Black Muslim woman and parent on what it means to be Black and Muslim. With the heightened violence against Muslim communities from the New Zealand attack in Christchurch that left over 50 dead and 50 more injured, and with the increased repressive policies such as the Muslim travel ban initiated by the Trump administration. Oftentimes we don't hear the experiences of Black Muslims, so we are honored to talk with Ida who is parenting a powerful Black muslim daughter. Ida is a social worker who strives to support the social and emotional wellbeing of her community and she does a lot of work to destigmatize mental health for communities of color and Muslim families. Some topics we discussed were: --With Black Muslims making up over a quarter of the Muslim community in the US we learn what it’s like to live at the intersections of Black and Muslim identities and the double experiences of anti-blackness and islamophobia. --The role of Black faith and spiritually as a sustaining and healing practice with resources to learn about Black Muslim communities in the US such as Sapelo Square a destination for all things Black and Muslim in the United States. --The importance of representation and shifting the narrative to increase the visibility of Black Muslims --Powerful Black Muslim leaders such as Movita Johnson-Harrell the first Muslim woman elected state representative in Pennsylvania, Ilhan Omar the first Somali-American, first African-born American, and one of the first two Muslim American women to serve in the US Congress, and Ibtihaj Muhammad the first American to compete at the Games in a hijab and the first Muslim-American woman to win a medal --How Black parents can talk to their children about islamophobia and how to stand in solidarity with our Muslim sisters and brothers, including reading literature to our children that highlight African American Muslim culture: Bashirah and The Amazing Bean Pie: A celebration of African American Muslim Culture by Ameenah Muhammad-Diggins.

 Episode 25: Interview With Baby Crazy on Raising Activist Kids | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:40:52

In this podcast, Trina was interviewed by Baby Crazy podcast, where she discussed how can parents raise activist kids? We talked about how to help your kids see the value in activism, how to talk to your kids about social justice, and how to discuss race differences. https://redcupagency.com/portfolio-item/raising-activist-kids-with-trina-greene-brown/ A place the parent can start before they start the conversation with their child is to think for themselves. What do you care about, parent? What is the cause that is true to your heart? - Trina Greene Brown Resources for this Episode Website: www.parentingforliberation.org Podcast related to what we discussed: Colonialism and Other -Isms: https://parentingforliberation.org/2017/11/23/colonialism-other-isms-with-prof-tiffany-lanoix/ Kitchen Convo with Kids about police brutality: https://parentingforliberation.org/2016/07/21/kitchen-convos-with-kids/ Teaching about Black History and Voting Rights: https://parentingforliberation.org/2018/03/01/black-history-read-aloud-lillians-right-to-vote/ Sex and gender: https://parentingforliberation.org/2018/03/16/lets-talk-about-sex-podcast-with-ignacio-amanda-rivera/ Youth advocates mentioned Naomi Wadler, a 5th grader, who was the youngest speaker at the March for Our Lives rally at Washington DC. Marley Dias is a 13-year-old Black girl who launched the 1000BlackGirlBooks campaign, at age 11 she is now an author of Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You! which is a guide for children to make a positive change through activism, inclusion and community involvement. Race Conversations with Kids: http://www.raceconscious.org/ specifically: http://www.raceconscious.org/2016/06/100-race-conscious-things-to-say-to-your-child-to-advance-racial-justice/#childrensbooks https://www.embracerace.org/ Teaching Kids About Social Justice: Wee The People is grounded in the belief that if kids can understand fairness, they can understand justice -- and that adults play a huge role in connecting kids’ sense of fairness in their own lives to larger issues of injustice in the world. https://www.weethepeopleboston.org/

 Episode 24: Black Joy Experience Album with Johnae Strong | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:35:28

This podcast is a great follow up to our last podcast which discussed healing justice, as we talk with Johnae Strong--black mommy of two: 6 yo Akeim and 2 yo Jari, educator and organizer dedicated to healing and liberation for all black people--about the Black Joy Experience album that was released by BYP100 in summer 2018. This album features a musical collection dedicated to freedom songs and liberation chants that keeps joy at the center of the fight for Black Liberation. We discuss the origin of Black Youth Project rooted in joy and healing, the Black Joy Experience album, the role of caregivers and children in the movement, and how we must be willing to be transformed in service of the work for the sake of liberation. Johnae is a parent for liberation, involving her children in the fight for liberation such as those held by BYP100. Throughout the podcast you will catch snippets of songs from the affirming “I Love Being Black” to painful “Mama, Mama Can’t You See.” and uplifting “Healing.” Please support the work of BYP by purchasing/downloading the Black Joy Experience on Amazon, iTunes, and Spotify. Video: https://www.facebook.com/BYP100/videos/byp100-presents-the-black-joy-experience/1898516523533003/ For a tool/resource on how to use the Black Joy Experience in your parenting and organizing check out this Black Joy Experience guide created by BYP100 to deepen learning about history of chants and freedom songs. This podcast is a great follow up to our last podcast which discussed healing justice, as we talk with Johnae Strong--black mommy of two: 6 yo Akeim and 2 yo Jari, educator and organizer dedicated to healing and liberation for all black people--about the Black Joy Experience album that was released by BYP100 in summer 2018. This album features a musical collection dedicated to freedom songs and liberation chants that keeps joy at the center of the fight for Black Liberation. We discuss the origin of Black Youth Project rooted in joy and healing, the Black Joy Experience album, the role of caregivers and children in the movement, and how we must be willing to be transformed in service of the work for the sake of liberation. Johnae is a parent for liberation, involving her children in the fight for liberation such as those held by BYP100. Throughout the podcast you will catch snippets of songs from the affirming “I Love Being Black” to painful “Mama, Mama Can’t You See.” and uplifting “Healing.” Please support the work of BYP by purchasing/downloading the Black Joy Experience on Amazon, iTunes, and Spotify. Video: https://www.facebook.com/BYP100/videos/byp100-presents-the-black-joy-experience/1898516523533003/ For a tool/resource on how to use the Black Joy Experience in your parenting and organizing check out this Black Joy Experience guide created by BYP100 to deepen learning about history of chants and freedom songs: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9fJb_pZPGLwVXdwTmFGeGlhTFU/view?fbclid=IwAR3K-FZvLoewMRyv1Xx-Ssj5ZMMlafT5ZuUKv06cz_XDYYzmeBG3L13JBEc

 Episode 23: Healing & Mental Health in Parenting | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:49:11

“Confronting chronic emotional pain in Black life is the terrain of political resistance we must now explore, the new revolutionary frontier—” -bell hooks On this podcast, we celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Week! In this podcast we discuss our participation and learnings from BEAM’s Black Mental Health and Healing Justice training this summer and through storytelling explore the role of healing in Parenting for Liberation. When emotions rise on the call, we lean into them, and practice breathing together. Much gratitude for authentic vulnerability. We conclude the call with a practice from the BEAM training, a collective mantra, that we co-created about the capacity for Black folks to heal: I have a right to my feelings and emotions Black people have a right to heal We have a right to exist and must be Our families deserve freedom to play, to laugh, and to love We can and we must love and support one another Healing is essential to Black liberation Let’s get free y’all! To learn more about BEAM and their Black Mental Health trainings visit: http://www.beam.community/hjtraining/

 Episode 22: D Report: Continuing the Conversation | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:42:58

Interview with Daniel of the D-Report. Title:Parenting for Liberation: Continuing the Conversation Topic: Parenting Segment: D Report Participants: Trina Green Brown, Broadcast Air Date: 06/15/18 Time: 5:15 PM (PST) Station: KUCR 88.3 FM Riverside, CA KUCR station page: http://www.kucr.org Discussion Topics: – How do we take care of our children within the politics of a world that requires us to resist? – What does it mean to parent from a place of fear? – What is post traumatic slave syndrome and how does this trauma affect our parenting? – How does the urgency to protect our children manifest fear? – How do balance imparting preparation of our adult sight to our children without over burdening them? – How do we acknowledge the brilliance of our children? – Why can children imagine that a different world is possible, and adults can’t? – Do we under estimate children’s potential for acceptance of and compassion for others? – Do we see children in a disrespectful way? – How do we have respectful relationships with our sons or daughters? – How do we talk to our children about sex, gender, colonialism and other “isms?” – Do other parents also feel alone in their fears and questions of parenting? – How do we create spaces to engage with other parents, so we can realize we are not alone and heal? – If you build it they will come? – Are we able to build relationships of mutuality with our children that are removed patterns of dominance and control? – What are ways of parenting that are rooted in trauma? – What if we are not interested in enforcing the politics of respect onto our children?

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