Brave Talks Story: Liz Garey
In Retirement, She Has Experienced an ‘Epiphany’ about the Extent of Systemic Racism. Her Approach to Change? – the ‘Ripples’ Method ST. JOSEPH, Mich.—Now that she had more free time, Liz Garey wanted to put some of her energy into a cherished cause. She would work...
How Racial Trauma Can Live Inside You for 55 Years
Therapist and author Sheila Wise Rowe (left) talks with Christina Edmondson, dean of Intercultural Student Development at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Mich., after Rowe’s speech at Calvin in February 2020. Therapist-Author Sheila Wise Rowe Recalls the ‘Lies’ She...
Three Ways that Help People Heal from Racial Trauma
Therapist-author Sheila Wise Rowe talks about what it feels like to suffer the trauma of racism. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – People of color who suffer racial trauma can find comfort and wholeness through three paths – lament, community and true reconciliation – said...
Of Race and ‘Weathering’
‘Weathering’ Theory Scholar Says Researchers Don’t Focus Enough on Black Americans’ Lived Experience By TED HARTZELL BERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich. – The pictures on the auditorium screen showed five vibrant, accomplished young women, all African-American, all in their 20s...Healing the Trauma of Racism
For a limited time, you can watch 'Building a Trustworthy Healthcare System: Notes from History, Ethics and Contemporary Crises' with Harriet Washington. Learn how to get involved to help overcome structural racism. https://www.spectrumhealthlakeland.org/.../past-events
We recently invited the author of ‘Medical Apartheid’ Harriet Washington to help us understand Why African Americans, after 400 Years, Are Justly Suspicious of U.S. Medicine. #MiCGR
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How to build trust through community influencers. https://lynntodman.org/how-to-build-trust-in-a-pandemic/
% of registered voters who say it “really matters” who wins the presidential election
2000 50%
2004 67%
2008 63%
2012 63%
2016 74%
2020 83%
-Pew
