G.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in Truth

Getting Real About Cultural Curiosity & the Benefits of Immersive Experiences

What’s in a name? Dr. Louie Yang, also known as Dr. Louie, joins me in a conversation about cultural curiosity and the benefits of an immersive experience. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of his name and what sounds like a seemingly innocent question, where you are from. Finally, we discuss the benefits of cultural curiosity and how immersive experiences provide an understanding of another person’s story and authentic relationships. Visit Dr. Louis Yang’s website Chirolouie [https://chirolouie.com] Laws discussed regarding Chinese immigration: Chinese Exclusion Act [https://www.history.com/topics/immigration/chinese-exclusion-act-1882] Historic contributions by Asian Americans The Chinese-Born Engineer Who Helped Launch US Commercial Aviation [https://www.history.com/news/wong-tsu-boeing-first-aeronautic-engineer-model-c] Mabel Ping-Hua Lee fought for the rights of women on two sides of the world [https://www.history.com/news/chinese-american-womens-suffrage-mabel-ping-hua-lee?li_medium=m2m-rcw-history&li_source=LI] Ground Breaking contributions by Asian Americans through history [https://www.history.com/news/asian-american-inventions-contributions] Suggested Reading: Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead To Lasting Connections Across Cultures [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/becoming-all-things-michelle-reyes/1137257288?ean=9780310108917]by Michelle Reyes [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Michelle%20Reyes%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall] The Race-Wise Family: Ten Postures to Becoming Households of Healing and Hope [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-race-wise-family-helen-lee/1140032614?ean=9780593193952]by Helen Lee [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Helen%20Lee%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall] and Michelle Ami Reyes [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Michelle%20Ami%20Reyes%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall] Connect with me on Instagram @robrennaparker [https://www.instagram.com/robrennaparker/] My Website: reclaimingherresilience.com [http://reclaimingherresilience.com/] The podcast was produced by Robrenna Redl and Hand-crafted Studios Original Music by Hand-crafted Studios: Composer Michael Coffey G.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in Truth ceased production in May 22, 2022.

Getting Real about Missing and Murdered Indigenious Women/Girls (MMIWG/MMIR)

Native American women are murdered at more than ten times the national average; however, BIPOC Women receive less media attention. May 5 is the National Day of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Colette Yellow Robe, Ph.D., Joins me in a conversation to discuss the history, heartache, and hope for the justice of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women/Girls and their Relatives. Connect with Colette on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/colette.yellowrobe.phd/] Dr. Yellow Robe recommends the following websites: https://www.sovereign-bodies.org/ [https://www.sovereign-bodies.org/] https://www.greatplainsaction.org/about [https://www.greatplainsaction.org/about] https://www.wbcws.org/ [https://www.wbcws.org/] Some of the articles discussed and websites you can also use to educate and donate: https://www.nicoa.org/inadequate-data-on-missing-murdered-indigenous-women-and-girls/ [https://www.nicoa.org/inadequate-data-on-missing-murdered-indigenous-women-and-girls/] https://www.niwrc.org/mmiwnatlweek22 [https://www.niwrc.org/mmiwnatlweek22] https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/mmiw [https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/mmiw] https://www.insider.com/710-indigenous-people-missing-in-wyoming-where-gabby-petito-disappeared-2021-9 [https://www.insider.com/710-indigenous-people-missing-in-wyoming-where-gabby-petito-disappeared-2021-9] https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2021-11-01/how-states-are-addressing-the-missing-indigenous-women-crisis [https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2021-11-01/how-states-are-addressing-the-missing-indigenous-women-crisis] https://www.doi.gov/news/secretary-haaland-creates-new-missing-murdered-unit-pursue-justice-missing-or-murdered-american [https://www.doi.gov/news/secretary-haaland-creates-new-missing-murdered-unit-pursue-justice-missing-or-murdered-american]Lauren Smith-Fields Article [https://time.com/6148642/lauren-smith-fields-social-media/] https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/27/nyregion/lauren-smith-fields-bumble-date-investigation.html [https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/27/nyregion/lauren-smith-fields-bumble-date-investigation.html]  [https://www.sovereign-bodies.org/]https://blackandmissinginc.com/ [https://blackandmissinginc.com/]  [https://www.sovereign-bodies.org/] https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases?ID=6662F483-78BE-4E23-B1B1-EBB692C7D4A3 [https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases?ID=6662F483-78BE-4E23-B1B1-EBB692C7D4A3] Connect with me on Instagram @robrennaparker [https://www.instagram.com/robrennaparker/] My Website: reclaimingherresilience.com [http://reclaimingherresilience.com/] The podcast was produced by Robrenna Redl and Hand-crafted Studios Original Music by Hand-crafted Studios: Composer Michael Coffey G.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in Truth ceased production in May 22, 2022.

Getting Real About Critical Race Theory Part 2

Part of today's conversation is answering the question, how are we to engage people as ambassadors of Christ? My Guests are John Leonard Harris, Founder of Encouragement Unlimited, and Founder and Pastor of Encouragement Kingdom Outreach Fellowship and Pastor Jessie Myles, Founder, and Pastor of No Greater Love Christian Fellowship ChurchJoin us as we discuss: * What are the realities of racism? * Where do our allegiances lie? * How should we engage these issues spiritually? * Where is the Fruit of the Spirit in all of this? Connect w/John Leonard Harris: https://www.facebook.com/encouragementkingdomoutreach [https://www.facebook.com/encouragementkingdomoutreach]http://linkedin.com/in/johnleonardharris [http://linkedin.com/in/johnleonardharris] Connect w/ Pastor Jessie Myles No Greater Love Christian Fellowship Church [https://www.facebook.com/No-Greater-Love-Christian-Fellowship-Church-101787064802530/] on Facebook Check out this book by Pastor Tony Evans: Oneness https://tonyevans.org/ [https://tonyevans.org/] www.encouragementunlimited.org [http://www.encouragementunlimited.org/] and follow on @mrencouragement [https://www.instagram.com/mrencouragement/?hl=en] on Instagram. Connect with me on Instagram @robrennaparker [https://www.instagram.com/robrennaparker/] My Website: reclaimingherresilience.com [http://reclaimingherresilience.com/] The podcast was produced by Robrenna Redl and Hand-crafted Studios Original Music by Hand-crafted Studios: Composer Michael Coffey G.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in Truth ceased production in May 22, 2022.

Getting Real About Critical Race Theory Part 1

My Guests are John Leonard Harris, Founder of Encouragement Unlimited, and Founder and Pastor of Encouragement Kingdom Outreach Fellowship Also, Pastor Jessie Myles, Founder and Pastor of No Greater Love Christian Fellowship ChurchJoin us as we discuss: * What is Critical Race Theory? * Why does the language behind CRT so controversial? * Does it add to or take away from history? * What does Jesus say about the oppressed? Connect w/John Leonard Harris: https://www.facebook.com/encouragementkingdomoutreach [https://www.facebook.com/encouragementkingdomoutreach]http://linkedin.com/in/johnleonardharris [http://linkedin.com/in/johnleonardharris] Connect w/ Pastor Jessie Myles No Greater Love Christian Fellowship Church [https://www.facebook.com/No-Greater-Love-Christian-Fellowship-Church-101787064802530/] on Facebook Check out this book by Pastor Tony Evans: Oneness https://tonyevans.org/ [https://tonyevans.org/] Black Business Shoutout www.encouragementunlimited.org [http://www.encouragementunlimited.org] and follow on @mrencouragement [https://www.instagram.com/mrencouragement/?hl=en] on Instagram https://www.franklincovey.com/habit-5/ [https://www.franklincovey.com/habit-5/] Connect with me on Instagram @robrennaparker [https://www.instagram.com/robrennaparker/] My Website: reclaimingherresilience.com [http://reclaimingherresilience.com/] The podcast was produced by Robrenna Redl and Hand-crafted Studios Original Music by Hand-crafted Studios: Composer Michael Coffey G.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in Truth ceased production in May 22, 2022.

Getting Real About the Black Briton Experience

My Guest is Celeste Henderson, a wife, mother, Master Trauma Healing Group Facilitator, and Founder of The Sanctuary InternationalJoin us as we discuss: * The parallels between black Americans and black Britons * Experience of living a Culturally Hybrid life also known as Code Switching * The Church's role in global racial reconciliation * The importance of acknowledging and teaching the historical contributions of Black Britians * Why it's important to address racial and generational trauma Follow Celeste Henderson [https://www.instagram.com/_celestehenderson_/]on Instagram Black Britons Who Shaped History [https://www.history.co.uk/articles/black-britons-who-shaped-history] Black Business Shoutout goes global: Subscribe to Cocagirl Magazine [https://www.instagram.com/cocoagirlmag/] and follow on Instagram.  Connect with me on Instagram @robrennaparker [https://www.instagram.com/robrennaparker/] My Website: reclaimingherresilience.com [http://reclaimingherresilience.com/] The podcast was produced by Robrenna Redl and Hand-crafted Studios Original Music by Hand-crafted Studios: Composer Michael Coffey G.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in Truth ceased production in May 22, 2022.