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Set in StoneJustice, Courage, and Bankrupting the KKKIn this episode, I sit down with Tafeni English, Director of the Alabama State Office of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), to explore her journey into civil rights work and the mission that drives the organization today. We talk about her personal path, the challenges she’s faced, and the vital role SPLC continues to play in the fight for justice. From groundbreaking legal victories, like bankrupting the Ku Klux Klan, to ongoing efforts that protect and uplift vulnerable communities, Tafeni shares an inside perspective on how the SPLC’s work continues to shape Alabama and beyond.
2025-10-1243 min
Alabama Politics This WeekNot Your Grandfather's Convention (w/ Jerome Dees, Jess Unger, and Tafeni English-Relf)This week, Josh and David discuss the contrast between the Republican and Democratic National Conventions — and the speeches by Barack and Michelle Obama, emphasizing their aspirational messages and the need for unity and acceptance.
Then, the SPLC's Jerome Dees joins the show to explain the Alabama Voting Rights Act (SB7) and the need for voting rights legislation in the state. The bill aims to restore voting rights, allow for absentee voting without qualification, enable same-day voter registration, and create an Alabama voting rights commission.
Jess Unger and Tafeni English-Relf join the show, to address concerns about Alabama Secretary of St...
2024-08-231h 36Alabama Politics This WeekDistrict Attorney Daryl Bailey's Bold Take on Montgomery's Public Safety ChallengesIn this episode, Josh Moon and David Person start with a humorous nod to their dedicated listener, Don, and a conversation about Reggie Jackson's candid remarks on racism in Alabama.
They then speak with Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey, who discusses the persistent violent crime problem in Montgomery and the multifaceted approach needed to address it.
Next, Tafeni English-Relf and Celsa Allende Stallworth from the Southern Poverty Law Center join the show to highlight their Beyond the Vote campaign, aimed at increasing civic engagement and addressing barriers to voting in Alabama.
The episode wraps up with a critique of...
2024-06-281h 36Alabama Politics This WeekA Hopeful Community Response to Stephen Perkins’s Killing in Decatur (Guest: SPLC Alabama’s Tafeni English-Relf)Tafeni English-Relf, the director of the Alabama State Office of the Southern Poverty Law Center, zooms in to discuss the response to Stephen Perkins’s killing by police in Decatur.
2023-12-081h 18Alabama Politics This WeekSurprise, Surprise (Guest: SPLC’s Tafeni English-Relf)Josh and David open with a discussion of the surprising SCOTUS ruling against Alabama’s gerrymandered congressional map.
2023-06-091h 28
The Brief from WABEThe Brief for Friday, April 21st, 2023Governor Brian Kemp is again criticizing federal tax credits that exclude Georgia automakers; Georgia small business owners testified during a congressional field hearing in Peachtree City; and Tafeni English-Relf of the Southern Poverty Law Center talks about their efforts to remove symbols of the Confederacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-04-2210 minAlabama Politics This WeekSwoonin’ (Guest: Southern Poverty Law Center’s Tafeni English)Tafeni English, the new director of SPLC’s Alabama State Office, zooms in to talk about the organization’s new state-focused role.
2023-02-031h 39
Black Girls Raised In the SouthBeyond May Your Mental Health MattersIn today's episode, Tafeni English, the host shares insight on the importance of prioritizing our mental health and well-being. There are resources and support available for you. Therapy for Black Girls- is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. No More Martyrs- No More Martyrs is a mental health awareness campaign committed to building a community of support for Black women with mental health concerns. https://www.healthline.com/health/power-in-video-series#3 https://time.com/6046773/black-teenage-girls-suicidehttps://reckonsouth.com/therapy-for-your-budgethttps://www.mytherapycards.com/?r_done=1 The Suicide Prevention Lifeline -- 1-800-273-8255The Anx...
2021-05-2831 min
Black Girls Raised In the SouthHolistic Wellness for Black WomenOn today’s episode we’re talking Black women and Holistic Wellness. We're raising awareness because we know Black women usually have to navigate hurdles to get the support they need.Key takeaways: You must conceptualize and define what wellness means to you. The holistic paradigm considers the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual components of the human being, their interactions, and their nurturance. Learn to identify your boundaries and saying no is ok. Dr. La Shonda Akins completed her undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, earning a BA in Crimi...
2021-02-1044 min
Black Girls Raised In the SouthLeaving a Legacy: Walk In Your TruthOn today's episode, we're having a conversation with Dr. Nichole Thompson and we're talking about leaving a legacy for other women. And nope we're not talking finances. We're talking about changing the narrative of Black women and girls, what it means to carry the baton and walking in your truth.Key takeaways:Value yourself: Take care of your health and mental well-being it is a form of protest. Stop being a workaholic that's kindred to slavery Embrace Diversity of Thought Do It Scared- Time is unpredictable and unpromised Keep your eyes on thos...
2021-02-0343 min
Black Girls Raised In the SouthMindset Shift: Kingdom Minded EntrepreneurStephanie Hill Nchege is a unique and refreshing blend of therapist, writer, coach, motivational speaker, and cheerleader. She has been married for 24 years and has two wonderful sons. She is a master’s level clinical therapist, certified life coach, and published author. Stephanie has spoken at conferences throughout the United States. She stands firmly on the premise that in this world, we can make a difference, one life at a time. Stephanie is the co-owner of Kingdom Minded Entrepreneur. She coaches Kingdom entrepreneurs how to breakthrough fear, inconsistency, and perfectionism so that they can then successfully launch the...
2020-12-0932 min
Black Girls Raised In the SouthMind, Body and SpiritDr. Tiffany H. Taft is founder and executive director of Sacred Soul Wellness LLC, an integrated wellness and natural care center. She treats the WHOLE person: mind, body and spirit.She is an Integrative Health and Wellness therapist and specializes in holistic health services that promote healing naturally. She is licensed and certified as a Neuromuscular Medical Massage Therapist, Advanced Yoga Instructor, Reflexologist, Aromatherapist, Birth/Postpartum Doula, childbirth educator and Reiki Master, a hands-free approach that encourages emotional and physical healing.On today's episode, we're having a conversation about Black women taking care of their...
2020-11-2534 min
Black Girls Raised In the SouthLeading from WithinTo live maximized you have to first be able to See It. Once you have a vision for it, then you have to begin to Say It. Once you pair the two consistently along with intentional actions and behaviors you will Live It. ~Dr. Maranda GriffinOn today’s episode, I have a conversation with my best friend. She’s a true gift to the world and I’m so excited about what you’ll be inspired by in this black girl raised in the South conversation. Dr. Maranda Griffin has been described as the leader’s...
2020-11-1140 minBlack Girls Raised In the SouthMaintain the Momentum, Get Engaged and VOTEProgress is possible, but it is fragile-and across our country, the battles for our most basic civil rights rage on~ Stacy AbramsIn this episode, our host, Tafeni English, reminds us that what we're experiencing today did not happen overnight. The outcome of this years election came from years of work by grassroot & community coalitions throughout this country, specifically Black Women, Indigenous and People of Color. This is only the beginning of a reckoning our nation needs. The work is not over. It is imperative that our focus remain on community engagement & local elections.
2020-11-0814 min
Black Girls Raised In the SouthWe Get It DoneThe WHY behind the Black Girls Raised in the South Podcast Black Girls Raised in the South was created out of my passion and pursuit to elevate the voices and work of other Black women in the South. In today’s episode, Tafeni shares the WHY behind Black Girls Raised in the South Podcast, what to expect in upcoming episodes and she shares with the audience what motivates and inspires her to be a community change agent.Visit Black Girls Raised in the South and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform https://www.blackgirlsraisedinthesouth.com/
2020-10-2818 min
Black Girls Raised In the SouthNever Forget Where You Came From Part 1Catherine Flowers is an environmental activist and the founder of the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice (CREEJ). She was recently named a MacArthur Foundation fellow, also known was the “genius grant.”In this episode Catherine Flowers discusses her upbringing in Lowndes County, the epicenter of the Civil Rights Movement and Voting Rights Movement. She shares with us how the Black Power movement influenced and shaped her activism in high school and how that continues today. She is bringing attention to the largely invisible problem of inadequate waste and water sanitation infrastructure in rural comm...
2020-10-2826 min
Black Girls Raised In the SouthNever Forget Where You Came From Part 2Catherine Flowers is an environmental activist and the founder of the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice (CREEJ). She was recently named a MacArthur Foundation fellow, also known was the “genius grant.”In this episode we continue our conversation with Catherine Flowers. She shares more about those in the movement who mentored her and ways in which she overcame barriers in the South. She is bringing attention to the largely invisible problem of inadequate waste and water sanitation infrastructure in rural communities in the United States. She grew up in Lowndes County, Alabama. With a dee...
2020-10-2817 minBlack Girls Raised In the SouthTrailer: Black Girls Raised in the SouthWelcome to Black Girls Raised in the South, a podcast dedicated to building community and elevating the voices and work of Black women in the South. Black women in the South are a powerful force, yet we are often misrepresented, misunderstood, commonly overlooked, rarely prioritized and all too often rendered invisible. If you are a Black woman raised in the South or the South has become home to you, this space is for you. So, if you’re looking for an extra dose of motivation and inspiration, you’re in the right place.
2020-08-0802 min
She Shifted PodcastNo More Root Drama: Racial Healing = Truth and ReconciliationTafeni L. English is the director of the SPLC’s Civil Rights Memorial Center (CRMC) in Montgomery, Alabama. The CRMC is an interpretive center that provides visitors with a deeper understanding of the civil rights movement and includes the Civil Rights Memorial, which honors 40 men, women, and children killed during the movement. In addition to overseeing the CRMC, English regularly travels across the country to speak about combating hate and extremism. This episode Tafeni addresses the impact did her personal experiences have had on your professional desire to educate others about the civil rights movement and the continued ef...
2020-07-0232 minShe Shifted PodcastNo More Root Drama- Keeping the Conversation on Racism Going Part 1Tafeni L. English is the director of the SPLC’s Civil Rights Memorial Center (CRMC) in Montgomery, Alabama. The CRMC is an interpretive center that provides visitors with a deeper understanding of the civil rights movement and includes the Civil Rights Memorial, which honors 40 men, women, and children killed during the movement. In addition to overseeing the CRMC, English regularly travels across the country to speak about combating hate and extremism. This episode Tafeni addresses the impact did her personal experiences have had on your professional desire to educate others about the civil rights movement and the continued ef...
2020-06-1833 min