The Act of Choosing Yourself In Love

Centering Black and Brown (Student) Wellness (featuring Naim Mousa; Courtney Claxton; Akbar Brooks)

In this episode there is explosive information on how to center Black and Brown student wellness. Part 1: Co-Host Tahlia interviews Naim Mousa and we learn how he engages in self care. Also be sure to support his family business: Kebab Express Mediterranean Restaurant [https://food.google.com/chooseprovider?restaurantId=/g/1pzs1p7q1&g2lbs=AGgkzMxi1yoWHAUGvlYaWYQyEItq16EjfnCqQYvfwYa3KBhTcOXjCL9aD2FLeMJAnYjasFYcl6K6wvT8J8VdchR95sy4P8_vkQ%3D%3D&hl=en-US&gl=us&ssta=1&fo_m=MfohQo559jFvMWwP9igWZeWQMczq7voErUdXMT_RFPQ05bfKMQVr5-7IofUJMU_hT8vrWuwRMUOzJVpjPL1YMfaXTPp5KXh-OAE%3D&gei=cI8eYoPyNKLl_QbMyqbQCw&fo_s=OA,AH&orderType=2&sei=CQJ_HgjXQiOXEaV1htT32Ffv&utm_campaign&utm_source=search] 13350 San Pablo Ave Suite A-5, San Pablo, CA 94806 [https://food.google.com/chooseprovider?restaurantId=/g/1pzs1p7q1&g2lbs=AGgkzMxi1yoWHAUGvlYaWYQyEItq16EjfnCqQYvfwYa3KBhTcOXjCL9aD2FLeMJAnYjasFYcl6K6wvT8J8VdchR95sy4P8_vkQ%3D%3D&hl=en-US&gl=us&ssta=1&fo_m=MfohQo559jFvMWwP9igWZeWQMczq7voErUdXMT_RFPQ05bfKMQVr5-7IofUJMU_hT8vrWuwRMUOzJVpjPL1YMfaXTPp5KXh-OAE%3D&gei=cI8eYoPyNKLl_QbMyqbQCw&fo_s=OA,AH&orderType=2&sei=CQJ_HgjXQiOXEaV1htT32Ffv&utm_campaign&utm_source=search] Part 2: Courtney Claxton, an educator at Sierra Tam and cheerleading coach shares how she creates sites of belonging for Black girls and how Miss Howard, her high school teacher co-inspired this journey. RECOMMENDED READINGS:  From Pre School to Prison: The Criminalization of Black Girls [https://www.americanprogress.org/article/preschool-prison-criminalization-black-girls/] Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in School [https://www.amazon.com/Pushout-Monique-W-Morris-audiobook/dp/B01M046D9X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YVRV4U3WYR13&keywords=pushout+the+criminalization+of+black+girls+in+schools&qid=1646168203&sprefix=push+out+black+girls%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1] Shapeshifters: Black Girls and the Choreography of Citizenship [https://www.amazon.com/Shapeshifters-Black-Girls-Choreography-Citizenship/dp/0822359316/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FGBP30HU10XU&keywords=shapeshifters+black+girls&qid=1646168259&s=audible&sprefix=shapeshiter+black+girls%2Caudible%2C97&sr=1-1] Part 3: Akbar Brooks, father of 5, husband, gardener and education specialist shares how to create trusting and tender environments where Black boys can be their natural selves while being supported to their best self. RECOMMENDED READINGS:  SCHOOL-TO-PRISON PIPELINE: “BLACK KIDS GET COPS, WHITE KIDS GET DOCS” [https://greenlining.org/blog-category/2018/school-to-prison-pipeline-black-kids-get-cops-white-kids-get-docs/?gclid=CjwKCAiApfeQBhAUEiwA7K_UH5xWhm5lQ7FLD5vsR3W12qXxaZfaCMXh7aVfWdzXgi1Ic581qfk-ChoCQOwQAvD_BwE] We Real Cool: Black Men and Masculinity [https://www.amazon.com/We-Real-Cool-Black-Masculinity/dp/0415969271/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YRNL2ZIQPDCW&keywords=we+real+cool+bell+hooks&qid=1646168311&sprefix=we+real+cool+%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-1 ] The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love [https://www.amazon.com/Will-Change-Men-Masculinity-Love/dp/0743456084/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/140-1663867-8155624?pd_rd_w=0Sov8&pf_rd_p=6b3eefea-7b16-43e9-bc45-2e332cbf99da&pf_rd_r=MGSZ6778CFG151X2N4B2&pd_rd_r=49496e6d-1273-4c7b-9707-be342c9e2dfd&pd_rd_wg=1kaBL&pd_rd_i=0743456084&psc=1]

Guided Meditation with Tahlia Reyes (co-host/fashionista) and Ms. Jewell

In this episode, we officially introduce Tahlia Reyes as the co-host. Tahlia is a confident, soft-spoken senior at Summit. She demands attention from her plate-form heels to her intuitive wisdom! Together with our fashionista power, we conjure a guided meditation centered on inner child reflection, healing, dreaming and worthiness. With breath-work, affirmations, and questions, Tahlia and I take up 9 minutes to reflect and connect.

Celebrating Black History Month with Intergenerational Healing

This episode explores Jackie Wilson, a mother of two children, educator and lover of sweetness; while in discussion with her daughter Daniella who is an empowered senior in high school, speaking 4 languages, and aspiring medicine woman. Listeners get the privilege to hear how this mother-daughter duo co-create sacredness in their relationship. From traveling across country, to healing from violent experiences, they invite us to heal with them on this episode of Creating Sites of Belonging.  TW: discussion of healing from abuse and violence Reference: @TheNapMinistry

The Act of Choosing Yourself In Love

Creating Sites of Belonging is a podcast to support and share the oral traditions of the global majority. This episode starts with the interviewing of Kristina Brawley. We learn how Kristina co-pioneered a founding Charter School in North Tulsa, as part of an initiative to rebuild Black Wall Street, while also learning practices of self love. Kristina takes us on a journey of what it means for a Black women/ femme to choose herself in a space and time that encourages otherwise. Additionally, we end the episode with an interview with Tahlia Reyes, a young person who is here to teach us about self love, and self care. Moving forward she will be our host for the wellness tip segment. If you want to continue the conversation about Creating Sites of Belonging, please join us in listening to these oral stories. If you want to share any comments or wellness tips, please send them to jbachelor@summitps.org

Intro: Creating Sites of Belonging

Summit Public Schools has a huge opportunity to invest in social emotional wellness, and the cultural diversity of its 14 school communities. This teaser episode, hosted by Ms. Jewell gives an introduction of how educators, parents, and young people are all being invited to be apart of the conversation and actions to create and sustains site of belonging.