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The BeLOVEd CommunityBlack Owned NWA ExpoIn this episode, Chris Seawood and Lindsey Leverett-Higgins speak with Black Owned Expo and Black Paper Party founders Jasmine Hudson, J’Aaron Merchant and Sierra Polk about the history2025-02-051h 18
The BeLOVEd CommunityThe Beloved Community Podcast: A Conversation with Dr. Michael Eric DysonIn this episode, council president, Lindsey Leverett Higgins and treasurer Chris Seawood have a very special conversation with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson.2025-01-0752 min
The BeLOVEd Community"Where Do We Do From Here”: Post Election InsightsIn this episode, Chris Seawood sits down with Irvin Camacho District 3 Podcast Mike Rusch (Pure Charity) to discuss their insights on the election, its impact on the community, and how we can move forward.2024-12-2050 minThe BeLOVEd CommunityPt.2 "Empowering the Vote: A Conversation with the Candidates"Pt.2 "Empowering the Vote: A Conversation with the Candidates"2024-10-2728 minThe BeLOVEd CommunityPt.1 "Empowering the Vote: A Conversation with the Candidates"In this episode, we sit down with City of Fayetteville, AR mayoral Candidates Molly Rawn and incumbent Mayor Lioneld Jordan to explore their platforms, the role of minorities in Fayetteville, and how their respective mayoral plans include strategies to undergird the minority communities in Fayetteville.2024-10-2629 minThe BeLOVEd Community"Empowering the Vote: Mobilizing Communities through Education"In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Bechet, President of the NWA Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, and MyKala Wallace, President of the Pi Chi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., to explore the critical role of voter education in our communities. Together, we delve into the innovative strategies their organizations are implementing to enhance voter awareness and mobilization efforts. Tune in to learn how these leaders are making a difference and inspiring civic engagement in Northwest Arkansas.2024-09-0553 min
The R WordSeason 3 Episode 8: Caree, Chris, and Lynette introduce themselvesIn this episode, The Zacchaeus Foundation board members Dr. Caree Banton, Chris Seawood, and Lynette Washington introduce themselves. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.2024-08-3032 min
The BeLOVEd CommunityThe BeLOVEd Community Podcast: Season 2, Episode 4: “Joi For The Journey”In this episode we speak to Joi McGowan, from Amani Counseling about mental health. What it takes to be resilient in our mental health. Good mental health practices for minority communities and her journey to bring help, health and joy to Black and Brown people.2024-07-2554 minThe BeLOVEd CommunityThe BeLOVEd Community Podcast: Season 2, Episode 3: “Power to the People"In this episode we speak to Dr. Syard Evans, CEO of Arkansas Support Network. We talk about her work at Arkansas Support Network and her broader advocacy work for people with disabilities; their families and ensuring they have equity in society and within our government systems.2024-04-271h 03
the underview.the beloved community with Chris Seawood (ep 15).Send us a textAbout the Episode:Episode 15 is a discussion with Chris Seawood.Our topic of discussion is “What is the state of Northwest Arkansas?” Our conversation centers around the work of building a beloved community here in Northwest Arkansas.Episode Post: https://www.theunderview.com/episodes-full/the-underview-the-beloved-community-chris-seawoodAbout the underview:The underview is an exploration of the development of our Communal Theology of Place viewed through the medium of bikes, land, and peopl...2024-03-1954 minThe BeLOVEd CommunityThe BeLOVEd Community Podcast: Season 2, Episode 2: Black Heritage, Black History, Black CommunityNWA MLK Council president and treasurer Lindsey Leverett Higgins and Chris Seawood talk with IMPACT Period founder and current Historic Black District project manager for NWA Black Heritage, Emma Willis on her past project work and her current work in Nortwest Arkansas included the historic and momentous work of the Historic Black District in South Fayetteville.2024-03-121h 02The BeLOVEd CommunityThe BeLOVEd Community Podcast: Season 2, Episode 1: Living for the CityJoin NWA MLK Council president Lindsey Leverett-Higgins and treasurer Chris Seawood as they speak with Alice Gachuzo-Colin. They discuss her work in Springdale, her activism; and historic run for Springdale City council.2024-02-0253 min
I Am Northwest Arkansas®Join Us for The Northwest Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Council Weekend 2024About the Show:"It's an opportunity to cherish the people around you. The only way you can really start to cherish people's humanity is you've got to engage with them. It may make you uncomfortable, and the only way to do that, you have to challenge yourself. And then that brings about true change.” - Chris SeawoodIn this episode, we delve into the essential nature of the NWA Martin Luther King Jr. Council and their weekend of celebrations around the birthday of Dr. King here in Northwest Arkansas. Showcasing a range of cult...2024-01-0530 minThe BeLOVEd CommunityEpisode 7: And Justice For All...We sit down with Sarah Moore, Fayetteville City Council member and one of the founders of the Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition. AJRC works to end mass incarceration led by the voices of the families and individuals of those directly impacted.2023-10-2450 minThe BeLOVEd CommunityEpisode 6: Speaking Truth to Power with Monique JonesChris sits down with HR professional and community collaborator, Monique Jones, to talk about her experiences running the St. James Missionary Baptist Church's Community Food Pantry, addressing the transportation needs of the community in Fayetteville, running for public office, and her inspiration to continue speaking truth to power.2023-09-0650 minThe BeLOVEd CommunityEpisode 5: He is LEGEND, Reflections on a Life of ServiceChris and Lindsey sit down with a man well-known in Fayetteville, as an educator, leader, friend, mentor, and advocate, Dr. John Colbert. Dr. Colbert recently retired as the twelfth superintendent of Fayetteville Public Schools. In his ground-breaking 46 year career, 43 years with Fayetteville Public Schools, he has served as the district’s first African-American special education teacher, the first African-American principal, and the first African-American superintendent. He is also the first FPS staff member to rise through the ranks from teacher to principal to assistant superintendent to superintendent.2023-08-1142 min
I Am Northwest Arkansas®Understanding the Needs of Northwest Arkansas' Black Community: The State of Black Census - Chris Seawood, Lindsey Leverett-HigginsAbout the Show:"Encouraging participation in this census is crucial for creating awareness and understanding the needs of our diverse community. It's the only way we can work towards a more inclusive and thriving Northwest Arkansas.” - Lindsey Leverett-HigginsIntroductionIn this episode of the I Am Northwest Arkansas podcast, Randy Wilburn sits down with guests Chris Seawood and Lindsey Leverett-Higgins from the Northwest Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr Council. They discuss the State of Black Northwest Arkansas Census, aiming to gather data on the experiences and needs of the Black com...2023-08-0941 min
The BeLOVEd CommunityEpisode 4: The State of Black NWAFor our fourth episode, Lindsey and Chris introduce and discuss The State of Black NWA, a groundbreaking community-wide initiative designed to amplify the voices of the Black community across Northwest Arkansas (NWA). The Council is launching the census project to gain a deeper understanding of the quality of life in Northwest Arkansas, with a particular focus on members of the Black community.The State of Black NWA census is for individuals who identify as Black or are descendants of the African diaspora living in Northwest Arkansas (NWA) and is available here.2023-07-1034 minThe BeLOVEd CommunityEpisode 3: Celebrating the History and Evolution of Juneteenth with Dr. Danielle WilliamsDr. Danielle Williams, Assistant Vice Chancellor & Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance and member of the NWA MLK Council, talks with Chris and Lindsey about the history, evolution, and meaning of Juneteenth, now a federal holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas at the end of the Civil War. University of Arkansas' 26th annual celebration of Juneteenth. Freedom Fest will take place at Shiloh Square in Springdale, June 17th from 1-9 p.m with musical performances by Bone Thugs N Harmony, the Ohio Players, Young Joc, the Funk Factory, and more. Freedom Fest...2023-06-1243 min
The R WordEpisode 2: D.E.Why?Join NWA MLK Council treasurer Chris Seawood and Dr. Rickey Booker as they discuss the diversity, equity and Inclusion landscape, it's necessity, history and ongoing placement in the sphere of race relations in Arkansas and beyond. You can read Dr. Booker's article "Progress Takes Time" on Arkansas Soul here. And you read more about Dr. Booker's work and read more of his writing here.Learn more about the work of the Northwest Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Council's work here.2023-05-0948 minThe BeLOVEd CommunityEpisode 2: D.E.Why?Join NWA MLK Council treasurer Chris Seawood and Dr. Rickey Booker as they discuss the diversity, equity and Inclusion landscape, it's necessity, history and ongoing placement in the sphere of race relations in Arkansas and beyond. You can read Dr. Booker's article "Progress Takes Time" on Arkansas Soul here. And you read more about Dr. Booker's work and read more of his writing here.Learn more about the work of the Northwest Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Council's work here.2023-05-0948 min
The BeLOVEd CommunityEpisode 1: Building the Beloved Community with Dr. Charles RobinsonFor our inaugural episode, Lindsey talks with University of Arkansas Chancellor, Dr. Charles Robinson, about his historic appointment as the UA's first African American Chancellor. He also talks about his recommitment to the land grant mission of the University, increasing access and resources for students from Arkansas, and how hard it is to choose between R&B and hip hop in Lindsey's fast five questions. To learn more about Dr. Robinson, visit chancellor.uark.edu, and learn more about the Northwest Arkansas MLK Council here.2023-04-0433 min
The BeLOVEd CommunityThe BeLOVED Community TrailerThe Beloved Community Podcast is designed with community in mind. We seek to highlight individuals and organizations that strive to build Dr. King’s beloved community in the Northwest Arkansas region, the state of Arkansas and beyond. Each month, you’ll hear from leaders in our community, working to combat poverty, racism, and inequity and promote the ideals of the Beloved Community where injustice ceases and love prevails… Be inspired to join the movement!2023-03-3101 min
UndisciplinedUndisciplined Live: Black Erasure in Northwest ArkansasComing to you live from the Squire Jehagan Outreach Center in Fayetteville, we take the podcast on the road to discuss the story of black erasure in northwest Arkansas. Our panel includes Sharon Killian, Chris Seawood, Tommie Davis, and Ngozi Brown. For details on upcoming live recordings, head to https://kuaf.com/livepodcast2023-02-151h 10The R WordSeason 1 Episode 4 (Part 2): Suzanne Bridges, Stephen Ivey, Dustin McGowan, and Chris Seawood (Live at St. James Church)In this live episode at St. James Church, Lowell asks Suzanne Bridges, Stephen Ivey, Dustin McGowan, and Chris Seawood how white Christians have responded to racism (part 2 of 2). Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.2022-08-0934 min
The R WordSeason 1 Episode 4 (Part 1): Suzanne Bridges, Stephen Ivey, Dustin McGowan, and Chris Seawood (Live at St. James Church)In this live episode at St. James Church, Lowell asks Suzanne Bridges, Stephen Ivey, Dustin McGowan, and Chris Seawood how white Christians have responded to racism (part 1 of 2). Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.2022-08-0140 min