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We are offering free ad space on Wonder Media Network shows to organizations working towards social justice. For more information, please email Jenny at jenny@wondermedianetwork.com.To keep up the momentum and accelerate change, we need to take action on a recurring basis, not just when it's at the top of our social media feeds or trending. One thing you can do right now is register to vote. Go to vote.org and register in under 2 minutes. Want an absentee ballot? On vote.org you can look up how your state handles vote by mail and sign up to receive an absentee ballot. Sometimes it’s hard to remember that in the midst of everything else happening in our country right now that we are in the middle of an election year. While the Presidential race always gets a lot of attention - if you’re interested in reforming policing practices in your communities the best way you can affect change is at the local level. Mayors and county executives appoint most police chiefs. States' attorneys and district attorneys are the ones who decide to bring charges of misconduct. These are elected positions!Research who is running in your local community and find out where they stand on police violence and reform.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To keep up the momentum and accelerate change, we need to take action on a recurring basis, not just when it's at the top of our social media feeds or trending. So what can we do: If you’re in a position to donate, please consider donating to one of the following organizations:The Official George Floyd Memorial FundCampaign Zero, which is working to end police violence in AmericaThe Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, which organizes for funds in black and brown communities to go towards social programs rather than policing or other punitive activitiesAnd the Black Lives Matter movementA local political candidate you believe inThere is a lot to read and watch and listen to, a few suggestions:Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill CollinsWhite Fragility: by Robin DiAngeloNPR’s Code SwitchIntersectionality Matters! Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw13th, the Ana Duverney film on NetflixWe are also offering free ad space on Wonder Media Network shows to organizations working towards social justice. If you want more information on any of what I’ve said, please email Jenny at jenny@wondermedianetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To keep up the momentum and accelerate change, we need to take action on a recurring basis, not just when it's at the top of our social media feeds or trending. So what can we do: Act with your wallet. When our government does not take sufficient action to protect our most marginalized communities, we have to take bold action. And this means, for those who are able, making regular recurring donations. Just as you pay for other monthly subscription services, add nonprofits to your list. Here are a few organizations to consider giving to (also linked in episode notes): Color of Change, MediaJustice, Fair Fight You could also consider giving to a local political candidate you believe in.Support your local community. Find an organization in your area working on bail relief, police reform and other causes centered on the Black community. Support Black businesses in your area.Register to vote and fill out the census. You don’t have to spend money to have an impact. As Representative John Lewis says, Voting is “the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democratic society, and we must use it.”Listen, share, and speak up. Whether this means emailing your family, texting your friends or posting on social media, make a statement of support and lift up the voices of those who are on the front lines of this fight.Last, but certainly not least, we have to educate ourselves and our communities. Find moments to hold yourself and your community accountable. Learn from your mistakes. Call out your friends and family. And support your Black friends and community.NPR’s CodeSwitch, an excellent podcast that talks about race, compiled a list of names of Black people killed by the police since Eric Garner’s murder in 2014. This is by no means an exhaustive list. It is important to say and listen to these names:  ERIC GARNERJOHN CRAWFORDMICHAEL BROWNEZELL FORDDANTE PARKER MICHELLE CUSSEAUX LAQUAN MCDONALDTANI SHAANDERSONAKAI GURLEYTAMIR RICERUMAIN BRISBONJERAME REIDGEORGE MANNMATTHEW AJIBADEFRANK SMARTNATASHA MCKENNATONY ROBINSON ANTHONY HILLMYA HALLPHILLIP WHITEERIC HARRISWALTER SCOTTWILLIAM CHAPMAN IIALEXIA CHRISTIAN BRENDON GLENN VICTOR MANUELLA ROSAJONATHAN SANDERS FREDDIE BLUE JOSEPH MANNSALVADO ELLSWOOD SANDRA BLAND ALBERT JOSEPH DAVISDARRIUS STEWARTBILLY RAY DAVIS SAMUEL DUBOSEMICHAEL SABBIE BRIAN KEITH DAY CHRISTIAN TAYLORTROY ROBINSON ASSHAMS PHAROAH MANLEYFELIX KUMIKEITH HARRISON MCLEODJUNIOR PROSPERLAMONTEZ JONESPATERSON BROWN DOMINIC HUTCHINSON ANTHONY ASHFORDALONZO SMITHTYREE CRAWFORDINDIA KAGER LA’VANTE BIGGSMICHAEL LEE MARSHALL JAMAR CLARK RICHARD PERKINSNATHANIEL HARRIS PICKETTBENNI LEE TIGNORMIGUEL ESPINALMICHAEL NOEL KEVIN MATTHEWS BETTIE JONESQUINTONIO LEGRIER KEITH CHILDRESS JR.JANET WILSONRANDY NELSON ANTRONIE SCOTT WENDELL CELESTINEDAVID JOSEPH CALIN ROQUEMORE DYZHAWN PERKINSCHRISTOPHER DAVIS MARCO LOUD PETER GAINESTORREY ROBINSON DARIUS ROBINSON KEVIN HICKSMARY TRUXILLO DEMARCUS SEMER WILLIE TILLMANTERRILL THOMAS SYLVILLE SMITH ALTON STERLINGPHILANDO CASTILE TERENCE CRUTCHER PAUL O’NEALALTERIA WOODS JORDAN EDWARDSAARON BAILEYRONELL FOSTER STEPHON CLARK ANTWON ROSE II BOTHAM JEANPAMELA TURNER DOMINIQUE CLAYTON ATATIANA JEFFERSONCHRISTOPHER WHITFIELDCHRISTOPHER MCCORVEYERIC REASON MICHAEL LORENZO DEAN BREONNA TAYLORGEORGE FLOYDDAVID MCATEE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To keep up the momentum and accelerate change, we need to take action on a recurring basis, not just when it's at the top of our social media feeds or trending. So what can we do: Act with your wallet. When our government does not take sufficient action to protect our most marginalized communities, we have to take bold action. And this means, for those who are able, making regular recurring donations. Just as you pay for other monthly subscription services, add nonprofits to your list. Here are a few organizations to consider giving to (also linked in episode notes): Color of Change, MediaJustice, Fair Fight You could also consider giving to a local political candidate you believe in.Support your local community. Find an organization in your area working on bail relief, police reform and other causes centered on the Black community. Support Black businesses in your area. Register to vote and fill out the census. You don’t have to spend money to have an impact. As Representative John Lewis says, Voting is “the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democratic society, and we must use it.” Listen, share, and speak up. Whether this means emailing your family, texting your friends or posting on social media, make a statement of support and lift up the voices of those who are on the front lines of this fight. Last, but certainly not least, we have to educate ourselves and our communities. Find moments to hold yourself and your community accountable. Learn from your mistakes. Call out your friends and family. And support your Black friends and community.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get the grad in your life a special gift: https://wondermedianetwork.com/merch/customepisodeBecome a Womanniac!: https://glow.fm/womannicaEvery weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know -- but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Pioneers, Dreamers, Villainesses, STEMinists, Warriors & Social Justice Warriors, and many more. Encyclopedia Womannica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.Encyclopedia Womannica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Liz Smith, Cinthia Pimentel, Grace Lynch, and Maddy Foley. Special thanks to Shira Atkins, Edie Allard, and Luisa Garbowit. Theme music by Andi Kristins. Follow Wonder Media Network:WebsiteInstagramTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Womanniac!: https://glow.fm/womannicaEvery weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know -- but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Pioneers, Dreamers, Villainesses, STEMinists, Warriors & Social Justice Warriors, and many more. Encyclopedia Womannica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.Encyclopedia Womannica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Liz Smith, Cinthia Pimentel, Grace Lynch, and Maddy Foley. Special thanks to Shira Atkins, Edie Allard, and Luisa Garbowit. Theme music by Andi Kristins. Follow Wonder Media Network:WebsiteInstagramTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Womanniac!: https://glow.fm/womannicaEvery weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know -- but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Pioneers, Dreamers, Villainesses, STEMinists, Warriors & Social Justice Warriors, and many more. Encyclopedia Womannica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.Encyclopedia Womannica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Liz Smith, Cinthia Pimentel, Grace Lynch, and Maddy Foley. Special thanks to Shira Atkins, Edie Allard, and Luisa Garbowit. Theme music by Andi Kristins. Follow Wonder Media Network:WebsiteInstagramTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Womanniac!: https://glow.fm/womannicaEvery weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know -- but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Pioneers, Dreamers, Villainesses, STEMinists, Warriors & Social Justice Warriors, and many more. Encyclopedia Womannica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.Encyclopedia Womannica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Liz Smith, Cinthia Pimentel, Grace Lynch, and Maddy Foley. Special thanks to Shira Atkins, Edie Allard, and Luisa Garbowit. Theme music by Andi Kristins. Follow Wonder Media Network:WebsiteInstagramTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Womanniac!: https://glow.fm/womannicaEvery weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know -- but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Pioneers, Dreamers, Villainesses, STEMinists, Warriors & Social Justice Warriors, and many more. Encyclopedia Womannica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.Encyclopedia Womannica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Liz Smith, Cinthia Pimentel, Grace Lynch, and Maddy Foley. Special thanks to Shira Atkins, Edie Allard, and Luisa Garbowit. Theme music by Andi Kristins. Follow Wonder Media Network:WebsiteInstagramTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Become a Womanniac!: https://glow.fm/womannicaEvery weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know -- but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Pioneers, Dreamers, Villainesses, STEMinists, Warriors & Social Justice Warriors, and many more. Encyclopedia Womannica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.Encyclopedia Womannica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Liz Smith, Cinthia Pimentel, Grace Lynch, and Maddy Foley. Special thanks to Shira Atkins, Edie Allard, and Luisa Garbowit. Theme music by Andi Kristins. Follow Wonder Media Network:WebsiteInstagramTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.