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A Brief History of Juneteenth Day
*This is a written transcript of my podcast episode on June 19th. If you would prefer to listen to the full episode you can find it here: We are moving through what feels like a new racial revolution, one where much of the world is muting themselves to amplify voices of colour, Indigenous Peoples and vulnerable communities. I think it’s important to not just to amplify the voices of today, but to echo the voices of our ancestors who worked tirelessly, endured unspeakable traumas and sacrificed their lives to achieve freedom and equality. Now more than ever, it’s time to look back on history, to learn from our mistakes, to…
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Across Storied Lands: The Podcast
Well it’s official. I know I am absurdly late to the game, but I’ve just launched my first podcast, and recorded my first episode. I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to come around. Maybe it’s because it’s a medium I didn’t think I would have the stamina for. Plus, I don’t exactly love the sound of my own voice (does anyone?) But when my career (temporarily) went up in flames, and my son’s daycare closed down, leaving me to transition back into being a full-time stay-at-home Mama, I had some major soul-searching to do. Even though this has been one of the most challenging chapters my little…
