Dedrick Sims and Representative Leslie Herod provided some great perspective. It is so much better when one gets all sides of an issue, and can effectively address unhealthy bias. I pray we all can improve on raising and nurturing our children in healthy school environments.
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I loved Parker's style, passion, and informative details as involves the environment; and more importantly those social groups inequitably impacted. What a champion, and motivator for me to become that much more involved in addressing climate change and helping others!
I can't say enough about the life changing experiences brought on by these Courageous Conversations. The new perspectives are very helpful in my journey to be a better contributor in my community. So much need to help lift others up from past injustices, and such (personal) efforts must continue!
I didn't rate five stars, as the discussion seemed a little too political to start. Perhaps necessary, but I'm just so worn out on the politics of everything going on right now. That aside, it lead me to really appreciate the context of the discussion that much more, particularly as Amber pointed out the challenge between those concerned with election fraud, versus those concerned with voter suppression. The relationship Amber drew between Texas and New York election laws was very informative, noting the disparate outcomes, and did draw me in to appreciate we need election laws that allows all legal citizens the opportunity to vote, including the 80 million who did not do so during the last general election. Election integrity must be maintained, and that we should appreciate the efforts of election officials, and certainly interference with such should be addressed. I can see where elections will evolve over time to likely be managed more so at the federal level, and be performed electronically from home. Like it or not. To me the key will be to hold the evolving process to a high level of integrity, involving US citizens, with proof of such in some economical form.
Tricia brought such clarity around the debate of systemic racism. It is real, and needs attention from all in one way or another. No more debate; let's get to work!
This session really got me thinking about getting more involved with Habitat for Humanity, and MHUW, in how I may be part of the solution in helping bridge the housing gap. No question home ownership is an excellent means to wealth enhancement, and no reason more can't be done, in all neighborhoods, concerning affordable housing development. Maria and Terri were so informative, and are very impressive individuals!
I can't thank MHUW enough for putting on these excellent programs. And the speakers, yet again, were great. Very informative, and I really admire their passion.
Very enlightening, and certainly impacts my views around how economic factors such as minimum wage, child care, and taxes can have such a negative impact on those striving to better their lives. A much different, and better perspective than what has been previously evident to me through certain media portrayals, and my own bias. This conversation certainly has influenced my position on evaluating various policy matters. Thanks to Chandra Childers and Chris Stiffler for the incredible perspectives!