Podcast
Bridge The Divide
Hosted by Heidi & Erica · EN
Welcome to the Bridge the Divide podcast with Erica and Heidi of the group Bridge the Divide. We hope to provide a forum for discussion and action around racial reconciliation, we seek to identify instances of inequality, foster empathy and educate others to recognize their part in problems and solution in Ozaukee county and beyond.
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Episode 53: Why is it so hard to talk about race?
Dec 29, 202101:02:33Tap to summarizeToday we discuss obstacles to talking about race...what are people afraid of and what do we do about it?Join Erica and our guests - Alisa, Hannah, and Sharon - as we peel back some layers on the difficult conversation on race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Episode 52 : Listen to Each Other's Story
Jul 14, 202100:58:30Tap to summarizeKate Erickson shares the story of her family, including her grandmother's experiences in a Wittenberg, Wisconsin residential Indian boarding school. Kate is a member of the Oneida Nation and History Faculty at the Milwaukee Area Technical College where she teaches Native American, Wisconsin Indian, State of Wisconsin, and Early American History. Kate has been teaching at MATC for over a decade after starting her teaching career at The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.Kate earned her bachelor's degree in American Indian Studies with a focus on History and Sociology and earned her Master's degree in Public History and Museum Studies from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Public Museum.Kate is a member of the MATC Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee, The National Indian Education Association, the Wisconsin Archaeological Society, Bridge the Divide, NAACP Ozaukee County, the Milwaukee FBI Community Roundtable, and an Alternate Board Member of the Wisconsin Indian Education AssociationGreat intro links to Native History/Issueshttps://wisconsinfirstnations.org/https://www.ncai.org/https://www.bia.gov/You can also follow her at @NativeHistoryKate on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 50: Peace in the Park!
May 6, 202100:35:10Tap to summarizeWhat started as an invitation to gather in the park and discuss racial injustices last summer, has evolved into the 1st Annual Peace in the Park Festival celebrating & educating our community on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. **Peace in the Park Festival is officially scheduled for Saturday, July 24th 2021 9am-6pm at Cedar Creek Park in Cedarburg, WI.**Join us for live music & entertainment, guest speakers, food trucks & vendors.We will be seeking donations & sponsorships to support local charities, those organizations are still to be determined. More details to come!Sponsors, vendors, speakers, musicians, & volunteers are welcomed to inquire via direct message or to peaceintheparkWI@gmail.comFB Event Page - https://fb.me/e/5eTPPvVJP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Episode 49: Black Maternal Mental Health Week (*trigger*)
May 4, 202100:55:30Tap to summarize* *trigger warning (PPD, MMH, depression, suicide)**Black Maternal Mental Health Week 2021 we had a very important discussion with Co-Founder and Executive Director, Sarah Bloomquist.If you question the reality of systemic/institutional racism and implicit bias, look at the data around maternal health and see the disparities and how racism is truly a public health crisis (like the CDC stated).#mmhimke #momsmentalhealthmke #bridgethedivide #BMHW21 #racialjustice #maternalequity #EveryMomMattersLaunched in 2016 - Moms Mental Health Initiative is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping moms navigate pregnancy and postpartum depression and anxiety by sharing information, connecting them to resources, and providing peer-driven support. http://www.momsmentalhealthmke.org/ Email: info@mmhimke.orgAfrican American Breast Feeding Network - http://aabnetwork.org/ Maroon Calabash is a community of Black Radical Doulas supporting Black folx in decolonizing our reproductive experiences at the intersection of cultural traditions and modern medicine - https://www.marooncalabash.com/ Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA) - Working with policy makers to address maternal mental health challenges - https://www.mmhla.org / Email: info@mmhla.org 2020Mom - Closing gaps in maternal mental health care through education, collaboration, and advocacy https://www.2020mom.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 48: Women Who Open Doors
Apr 29, 202100:32:15Tap to summarizeCROSSOVER Episode with Julie Cosich Collins of Women Who Open Doors. Julie is joined by Erica and Heidi of Bridge the Divide. "Bridge the Divide is a grassroots effort seeking to start conversations that identify instances of inequality, foster empathy, and educate others to recognize their part in the problems and solutions in Ozaukee County and beyond. Come listen to learn how to plant seeds in your community that are able to change hearts and minds! Social change is a marathon, not a sprint, so start making strides today! "Click now to listen – https://smarturl.it/xy59lb or subscribe on Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts! https://www.facebook.com/kmagicmarketing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 47: Vigil for Breonna Taylor
Apr 17, 202100:38:45Tap to summarizeOn March 13, 2021 we gathered in Cedarburg to celebrate the life of Breonna Taylor and to mourn the tragic circumstances of her death. We recorded these events so that we do not forget #sayhername...Re-sharing post from Brittany Vulich of Break the Silence of Burbs "We prayed, we reflected, we sang, and we took action last night in honor of Breonna Taylor, beloved community member, award-winning EMT, and future nurse...residents from across Ozaukee County signed and sent over 80 letters to their legislators in Madison in support of “Breonna’s Law” is a testament to the resolve to make communities more equitable and just for all. This event was planned with so much heart and intentionality. Thank you, Pastor Alexis Twito and the board of Advent Lutheran Church - Cedarburg for welcoming the community into your space and reaffirming #blacklivesmatter in your practice. Thank you, Aleysha Will, for your leadership and using your creative genius to plan and facilitate this event. And for speaking your truth with us. Thank you, Bianca Shaw, for sharing your gift of story telling and writing, from the standout letter to representatives to your poem for Breonna, you move people and mountains. Speaking of moving people, thank you, Will Toney from NAACP Ozaukee County for lighting up the night with your gift of song so beautifully and graciously once again. You are a star. For your personal testament and powerful closing prayer, thank you, Pastor Pastor Timothy of New Life Church - Grafton. And to Erica, thank you for your time, leadership, and willingness to make sure the work gets done each and every time. This event wouldn’t have been possible without the the groundwork Bridge The Divide has done, so we thank you and appreciate you. To all the community members, organizations, and businesses who turned out in support of this event and who continue to #SayHerName, THANK YOU! Let’s keep our foot on the gas."Please contact your Wisconsin State Senator and State Assembly person using the following link: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/MyElectedOfficials to tell them that you demand that they call a hearing of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee and sign AB 137 - The Breonna Taylor Bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Episode 46: Cedarburg Schools-What Now?
Apr 11, 202100:43:55Tap to summarizeKicking off Season 4! We have been trying to effect positive changes in Cedarburg School District related to racism and racial equity, there have been several school board meetings, and a school board election...what now? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 45: Bianca Talks Politics, Policy, and Hip Hop
Dec 2, 202000:53:54Tap to summarize “I am an advocate, mom and child of God. I started Bianca Talks Policy Politics and Hip Hop July 8, 2020. In the wake of a global pandemic, I found myself searching for an answer to the question, "What do I have to give to this world?". My voice, my message and my ability to connect people to one another was my conclusion." https://biancatalks.com/Bianca Talks Policy Politics and Hip Hop is my opportunity to bring a diverse group of people together from diverse backgrounds to engage in necessary and sometimes difficult conversations.-every Wednesday at 8:30pm CST on Facebook - Bianca Talks Policy, Politics and Hip HopBlack Equity and Policy Institute - policy webinar to learn how you can become a part of the change you want to see. This is a space where activism meets advocacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Episode 44: CHS Alumni and District Culture
Aug 13, 202000:42:00Tap to summarizeErica and Heidi host Cedarburg High School alumni and a current student to discuss their perceptions about district culture, especially regarding race and diversity.Cedarburg School District Straw Plan: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1onGgFnfqrGqAIbxpfRJqno0bxbdDq41e/viewVideo of School Board Meeting comments: https://www.facebook.com/364800140720814/videos/348619686537858 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 43: PW Conversations : Black Lives Matter
Aug 5, 202001:19:16Tap to summarizePort Washington Talks About Black Lives Matter, a virtual event hosted by Port Conversations on July 29th at 4:00pm.Louise and David started Port Conversations in 2014 as a way to invite community members to explore ideas. Today is our first venture into a virtual conversation; usually we meet face to face. Today we are especially grateful for the technical support we are receiving from the Niederkorn library staff in using this videoconferencing platform “BlueJeans”. We know that today’s topic carries strong emotions. So we thank our guest panelists for having the courage to speak out with their views. We welcome our 3 panelists & moderator – all of them our neighbors. They welcome all and any of your questions and comments. These comments might include what makes you uncomfortable with the words “Black Lives Matter”. The discussion will feature guest panelists Izzi, Natalie, and Lauren with Erica from Bridge The Divide as moderator. We welcome and thank all of you who joined us today. We gather with respect and an openness to learning. We are all here to learn, not to judge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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