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Let's Chew the Gum!In-Season Recap: Have You Heard...Has school started back for you or someone you know? For millions it has. Have you heard the four previous episodes of Let's Chew The Gum, the podcast? Now's your chance. This in-season recap invites you to connect and catch up with my guests from across the country. Listen in on insightful and exclusive interviews with some of the most respected members of their communities. We're talking back to school; we're talking back to school with COVID, the Delta variant, the unknown as well as certainties about our kids, staff and communities. "Let's Talk About It!"---
2021-08-2407 min
Let's Chew the Gum!Schools Open With Ongoing Positive COVID TestsAs schools have opened to full capacity policy makers, students and other stakeholders scramble to keep up with the uncertainties and unavoidable tasks associated with attempting normalcy during a pandemic. Many students and staff are testing positive for COVID-19 leading to a string of absences and home quarantine orders for those revealing positive test results and many others who had been within 6 feet of them. My guests are both counselors dedicated to assisting others. Listen in as they offer insightful responses to tough questions as well as their personal perspectives on their own children who have also returned to school. “Le...
2021-08-171h 05
Let's Chew the Gum!Help! Insight, Reasoning and COVID ResourcesWhen it comes to reopening schools there are many variables at play and so much still unknown about how it will all play out. Join me and my special guests, California Teachers Association (CTA) Vice-President, David Goldberg as we navigate many of the ramifications of COVID influenced communities and schools. While so many are personally affected others have attempted to frame the narrative for personal gain. Share your perspective and insights to tough questions and conversations around sociopolitical impacts and reactions. "Let's Talk About IT!" https://www.cta.org/for-educators/covid19 https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/ https://www.c...
2021-08-1030 min
Let's Chew the Gum!Parents Talk: Back to School With COVID?This week as millions of students return to school many parents are still uncertain as to what protocols and precautions will be in place. What will schools look like? How will this uncertainty affect parents and families as they attempt to manage work and home life?Join me and four concerned parents as we attempt to navigate the unknown as it relates to returning to school with COVID “Let’s Talk About it!”--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app---
2021-08-0356 min
Let's Chew the Gum!Season 3 Pre-QuelI'm back from hiatus but not quite into season 3 of the podcast. Join me for for a little catching up and a little gum chewing about this summer compared to last as well as my and your future plans. Be sure to tune in next week9July 23, 2021 for the start of season 3 of Let's Chew the Gum. We will be discussing the return to school for millions of people with little to no COVID restrictions.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app...
2021-07-1731 min
Let's Chew the Gum!Critical Race Theory (CRT): An ExaminationWhat is Critical Race Theory really? Why are those who know less about it leading conversations to attempt to get rid of it? Is it fear or ignorance? Tune in for more?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/protkall/message
2021-06-2557 min
Let's Chew the Gum!Juneteenth is a National Holiday: Where's the Justice in That?For over 155 years Americans of African descent and others have observed and celebrated June 19th as a day of remembrance, family cohesiveness and liberation. Although many people are still unaware of its significance and origins, it is now a federally recognized holiday in the United States. So why does this historic and major milestone in American history fall short of a tremendous and joyful celebration? Tune in to find out.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/protkall/message
2021-06-1846 min
Let's Chew the Gum!Community Policing: What Does it Mean From Your Perspective?Good Cop...Bad Cop...Both types exist, both types do their jobs. But how have job descriptions and duties been overly influenced and by whom? Whose policy is being implemented? How? Why? What can you do? This episode addresses all that and more. Let's talk about it!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/protkall/message
2021-06-051h 07
Let's Chew the Gum!Change? One Year Post George FloydOne year after the murder of George Floyd what changes are evident? In an unscripted encore appearance my guest, entertainer, Tezz Yancey and I discuss historical and contemporary factors and facets of race. Listen in as we speak candidly about personal experiences, social realities, and psychological ills that influence race relations. Submit your questions, comments or concerns to letschewthegum@gmail.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/protkall/message
2021-05-2859 min
Let's Chew the Gum!Bonus Coverage: What Happens Behind the Scenes!What happens when the record button is active and the participants keep talking?Listen in on a fun conversation between host and guest as they talk hometowns and NBA hoops. Enjoy the bonus audio and be sure to catch the all new podcast episode on Friday at 5pm PST.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/protkall/message
2021-05-2812 min
Let's Chew the Gum!Chosen: Tezz YanceyMy guest Tezz Yancey is beyond a Hollywood triple threat. His acting CV reveals just how dynamic he is. Whether he's acting, dancing, singing, directing, writing, teaching or contributing to projects in a myriad of ways, it is clear that Tezz Yancey was born to do it. Join me for this insightful and uplifting expose about his journeys, revelations and other surprising life moments.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/protkall/message
2021-05-1449 min
Let's Chew the Gum!Justice or Accountability: Next StepsThere is a difference between justice and accountability. Listen in as your host breakdowns the differences between the two, what it means for communities across the world, and which steps can be taken to foster safe and secure communities.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/protkall/message
2021-04-2333 min
Let's Chew the Gum!Reimagining our Community (ROC)In just the few months of 2021 we have seen our share of problems and the reactions that are not always productive. It’s time to go from problem-reaction to problem-strategically informed and effective solutions. Empowering our young adults with solutions is what this episode is all about. Join me as I discuss solutions with my guest, Delores Williams of Millionaire Mind Kids (MMK) and the recently formed Reimagining our Community (ROC) Group.Join the Roundtable event on April 17 2pm-4pm PST: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rocs-roundtable-civic-engagement-policy-graduation-tickets-149638925053Email MMK: millionairemindkids@verizon.netCall MMK: (760) 240-4044...
2021-04-0936 min
Let's Chew the Gum!Legislator Arrested: Voters Being SilencedGeorgia House Representative, Park Cannon was arrested for knocking on the governor's door during the signing of restrictive SB202. What's next?--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/protkall/message
2021-03-2726 min
Let's Chew the Gum!Women's History Month Top 10"This is a man's world, but it wouldn't be nothin' without a woman..."-James Brown Happy Women's History Month! Join me as I discuss honoring and upholding our women. Outside of mothers, spouses, significant others and family members who are your top ten favorite or most influential women of all time? Send your list to letschewthegum@gmail.com for a chance to win a special prize. My Top 10 in no particular order are:Wilma Mankiller, Patricia Bayard, Ida B. Wells, Dolores Huerta, Septima Clark, Marva Collins, Cicely Tyson, Victoria Bomberry, Juliette Levy, and Ms. Slappy. Tune in here o...
2021-03-0532 min
Let's Chew the Gum!Dreamers, Visionaries, & Leaders: We're Not Tired, Why are You?Join my as I welcome the profound Regina Weatherspoon-Bell. She is the inspiring founder of the non-profit, Dreamers, Visionaries, & Leaders Project. This episode is a fitting bookend to close out February's multi-episode focus on Black History Month. Among her recent contributions is the must see documentary, "I Am A Man". The documentary features seventeen accomplished men who detail their experiences along with the realities and “Impact of Racism on their Lives.” Tune in to hear our discussion on the importance of inclusion, the phenomenal documentary, the mission of the DVL Project and more. Don't miss it! View a preview of the...
2021-02-2654 min
Let's Chew the Gum!Why Teach or Learn Black History?What have you learned or taught about Black history? Whether you are for or against teaching Black history, this episode examines this topic in detail, and is perfect for you. Send follow up emails to letschewthegum@gmail.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/protkall/message
2021-02-1942 min
Let's Chew the Gum!The Audience Responds: White Supremacists Created Black History Month Q&A Follow UPThe Season 2 premier, White Supremacists Created Black History Month garnered lots of feedback from the worldwide audience. This episode gives voice to questions that were sent in. If you haven't listened to episode 1, do so and come back here for more.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/protkall/message
2021-02-1247 min