55 episodes

A Brave Space with Dr. Meeks will support the work of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing in its mission of creating brave space where the truth can be told. The sessions will explore various topics that address the intersections between slavery, lynching, the prison industrial complex, the death penalty and 21st-century police killings and the ways in which these issues prohibit racial healing in America. There will be a wide variety of guests who will assist the host and Absalom Jones CenterDirector in engaging the crucial topic of racial healing from their wide range of experiences as resistors to racism and in seeking racial healing.

A Brave Space with Dr. Meeks Dr. Catherine Meeks

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 19 Ratings

A Brave Space with Dr. Meeks will support the work of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing in its mission of creating brave space where the truth can be told. The sessions will explore various topics that address the intersections between slavery, lynching, the prison industrial complex, the death penalty and 21st-century police killings and the ways in which these issues prohibit racial healing in America. There will be a wide variety of guests who will assist the host and Absalom Jones CenterDirector in engaging the crucial topic of racial healing from their wide range of experiences as resistors to racism and in seeking racial healing.

    Virtual Voids: Exploring the Loneliness Behind the Likes

    Virtual Voids: Exploring the Loneliness Behind the Likes

    In this episode, we discuss the crucial difference between being alone and feeling lonely, emphasizing the importance of being 'alive' in others' hearts and carrying them in ours. Is social media bridging the gap or widening it? Are we cultivating genuine connections or fostering a false self?
    Tune in to hear Dr. Meeks and host, Chelsi Glascoe challenge the notion of computer-generated companionship as she invites you to consider turning off the digital world to rediscover the warmth of real human interactions. Remember, aloneness doesn't mean disconnection. 

    Join us as we reflect on using social media mindfully – not to feed our egos, but to enrich our human experience. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation on Virtual Voids: Exploring the Loneliness Behind the Likes. 

    • 32 min
    Honoring Grief in the Midst of Racial Healing

    Honoring Grief in the Midst of Racial Healing

    Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of A Brave Space Podcast with Dr. Meeks and your host, Chelsi Glascoe. Join us in this episode as we:

    🌍 Address the Middle East Crisis: We'll begin by addressing the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and the tragedies that have unfolded. There's only one solid resolution, tune in to discover Dr. Meeks prescription for peace.

    🌟 Navigate Liminal Space: We talk about the concept of living in the liminal space, where grief is honored, and hope is still held. Dr. Meeks shares insights on how acknowledging and processing grief can be a crucial part of the healing process, both individually and collectively.

    🌌 Eliminate Negativity: While it may seem distant from the Middle East crisis, we will explore the power of eliminating negativity in our own spaces. While not directly impacting those in Gaza, Dr. Meeks describes practices that can contribute to lessening the power of negativity and fostering a more positive environment for healing.
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    🔗 Stay Connected: You can sign up for our weekly newsletter, join our Brave Space Book Club, or explore our virtual library online at centerforracialhealing.org.

    📱 Connect on Social Media: If you're on social media, join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram at "centerforracialhealing." Stay updated with the latest news, information, and intriguing conversations about dismantling racism and promoting wellness.

    We appreciate you sharing this brave space with us. Until next time, remember to stay brave and always tell the truth. Thank you for being a part of the Brave Space Podcast community.

    • 28 min
    What it Means to Be 'Woke'

    What it Means to Be 'Woke'

    Welcome to 'A Brave Space Podcast' with Dr. Meeks and your host, Chelsi Glascoe. Venture into the heart of what it means to be 'woke' in today's world. We're unpacking how consciousness ties into compassion for each other and our planet. But be warned, not everyone's cheering on this 'awakening'. White supremacy is throwing shade, trying to twist 'wokeness' into something negative. In this episode, we're unraveling the true essence of 'woke', its history, and the noise around it. Join us for a courageous conversation that's both challenging and enlightening. Tune in and get ready to see 'wokeness' in a whole new way.

    Ready to take your learning to the next level? 
    Read Dr. Meeks Blog titled "Be Woke" on the topic of consciousness and, subscribe for biweekly entries.

    Read the Blog Here: https://www.centerforracialhealing.org/post/be-woke

    Subscribe to the A Half Shade Braver Blog by Dr. Meeks Here: https://www.centerforracialhealing.org/meeksspeaks

    • 20 min
    Banned Books and Hidden Histories: Are we preserving white supremacy?

    Banned Books and Hidden Histories: Are we preserving white supremacy?

    In this compelling episode, host Chelsi Glascoe sits down with Dr. Meeks to dissect recent developments in Florida where the curriculum is being reshaped to downplay and distort the ugly truths of America's oppressive past. 

    They delve deep into how these alterations not only affect the truth taught in classrooms but also work to perpetuate white supremacy. Courageously, they shine a light on the disturbing pattern of erasing the pain and stories of African Americans and other marginalized communities. 

    Wrapping up, Chelsi and Dr. Meeks introduce the Center for Racial Healings' powerful banned books campaign, "Brave Pages: Read. Resist. Repeat," a mission to combat this silencing and ensure that narratives of people of color are heard, read, and remembered. 

    Don't miss this crucial conversation on the battle for accurate historical representation and the ongoing efforts to amplify the silenced voices.

    • 20 min
    Tipping the Scales: The Struggle for Racial Justice Continues

    Tipping the Scales: The Struggle for Racial Justice Continues

    Tune in to this thought-provoking podcast with Dr. Meeks and host, Chelsi Glascoe. In this episode, they fearlessly tackle recent Supreme Court decisions concerning LGBTQIA issues and affirmative action, revealing how these rulings undo years of racial justice work and have far-reaching implications for our future.

    Beyond the courtroom discussions, Dr. Meeks and Chelsi shed light on the often-overlooked fourth branch of government: the media. They delve into its influence on the masses, issuing a powerful wake-up call for us all to recognize the growing lean towards injustice in the hands of justice. Join the conversation, and let's work together to effect meaningful change.

    Join our Brave Pages: Read. Resist. Repeat Fundraising and Awareness Campaign by visiting our site today at centerforracialhealing.org 

    • 29 min
    Part II: The Journey of Belonging with Michelle Miller

    Part II: The Journey of Belonging with Michelle Miller

    With all of the rich conversation we had in our last episode "The Journey of Belonging with Michelle Miller," we had to keep it going.  Check out part II of A Brave Space Podcast with Dr. Meeks, as we continue to explore the topic of belonging with special guest, author, and co-host of CBS Saturday Morning, Michelle Miller.
    We'll dig deeper into her courageous search for identity despite chaos and be inspired by highlights from her memoir, Belonging: A Daughter's Search for Identity Through Loss and Love.

    Grab your copy of this New York Times Best Seller here:
    https://www.michellemillerontv.com/belonging

    • 23 min

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Dr Catherine Meeks

Dr. Meeks has made racial justice her life’s work. I asked her once if she saw this as racial reconciliation. She said no. For reconciliation to occur two parties must want to be reconciled. We don’t have that. Her work is changing hearts and being honest in the face of all America’s dishonesty about racism. She is an amazing woman, teacher, and leader. Read her; listen to her.

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