Best Buffalo Center for Health Equity Podcasts (2025)

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COME CORRECT: Oakland's Warren Logan on making cities work and building better partnerships, block by block 47:52

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Warren Logan doesn’t just talk about change, he clears the path for it. Whether it’s translating between city departments and private developers, batch-submitting 311 requests, or reworking zoning rules down to the inch, this man makes room for progress in places where inertia and red tape usually wins. As the Director of Government Partnerships an…

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The Remix Generation: Updating Cities for 21st Century Life with David Dixon 49:28

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In this episode of Beyond Streets, we sit down with urban planning legend David Dixon—dubbed by us as the “Urban Planning Yoda”—to explore how cities can adapt to a changing world. From walkability to housing, transit to community-building, David brings decades of insight into how post-WWII patterns shaped our cities and how today’s leaders can des…

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Schools, Streets, and Systems: A conversation with education law leader Namita Brown 1:02:02

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As the school year winds down, Beyond Streets leans into the everyday intersections between education, transportation, and equity. This week, we sit down with Namita Brown, managing partner at Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost and a powerhouse in California education law. From collective bargaining to broadband, school transportation to walkability, Namita…

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Buffalo, Bikes & Big Vision: Reclaiming Streets with Justin Booth of GoBike Buffalo 46:08

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In this episode, we head to Buffalo, New York—a post-industrial city with deep roots and a bold future. We sit down with Justin Booth, Executive Director of GOBike Buffalo, to explore how biking, community-led planning, and quick-build infrastructure are reshaping the city’s streets and values. From “Recycle-a-Bicycle” to regional trail planning, J…

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Infrastructure week is here! And Ross van Dongen of United for Infrastructure tells is why it should matter to us all 43:13

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Infrastructure Week is back — and no, it’s not just for D.C. insiders and engineers. This week on Beyond Streets, we’re joined by Ross van Dongen, who wears a lot of hats at United for Infrastructure and Accelerator for America. We get into what’s actually happening on the ground with all the federal dollars flowing into cities. We talk about: What…

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From Ideas to implementation to Impact: Julia Thayne on Climate + City Innovation and Community Power 43:30

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In this episode of Beyond Streets, we’re joined by Julia Thayne — economist, urbanist, and co-founder of Two Degrees and Rising. Julia’s career has spanned public, private, and nonprofit sectors, all driven by one clear mission: turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We dive into her journey from Ernst & Young to Siemens to LA Mayor Garcetti's …

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Beyond Streets Hosts Hang: What's Certain in these Uncertain Times 44:32

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In this host-only episode, we dive into one of the most elusive forces in transportation and public life today: certainty—or the lack thereof. With some decent dad jokes, candor/wit, and the occasional turmeric-ginger tonic, we unpack what it means to move forward on transportation policy, planning, and research when funding is unpredictable, infra…

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The curb is alive: Jonah Bliss of Curbivore is building a movement from the edge of the street 42:19

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What do scooters, taco stands, Uber drop-offs, and bike lanes have in common? They all meet at the curb. In this episode, we talk with Jonah Bliss, founder of Curbivore, about how his background in mobility startups and marketing led to a full-blown movement rethinking the curb—not just as infrastructure, but as opportunity. From his early days hel…

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"Moving people toward opportunity, toward wellness, toward joy” talking active transportation and community building with Olatunji Oboi Reed, CEO and Founder of Equiticity 58:07

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In this powerful episode of Beyond Streets, we sit down with Olatunji Oboi Reed, CEO and founder of Equiticity, to explore how cycling transformed his life—and how he's working to make active transportation a tool for racial and social justice in Black and Brown communities. Oboi shares his personal story of confronting depression and how a solo bi…

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Introducing Beyond Streets! Why Transportation Needs a New, Community-Centered Conversation 25:20

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In our first episode, co-hosts Greg Rogers, Greg Rodriguez, and Samantha Roxas kick off the Beyond Streets podcast with a candid, wide-ranging conversation about why we’re launching this show — and where we hope it goes. This isn’t just another policy podcast. Beyond Streets is a space for big questions, bold ideas, and grounded conversations about…

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Seneca Nation of Indians vs New York State 43:38

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Ep. 7 This Indigenous Peoples' Day, we are exploring an important perspective from the Seneca Nation on the ongoing struggles for justice and equitable treatment, issues deeply rooted in historical injustices. Pastor George sits down with Samantha Nephew to discuss Native American affairs in Western New York, including the recent dispute between Ne…

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Our last gem from TRB 2024: Unpacking Transportation & Artificial Intelligence with Renee Autumn Ray of Hayden AI 34:24

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At TRB 2024 we sat down with Renee Autumn Ray, Senior Director at Hayden AI, to unpack one of the most discussed (but perhaps the least meaningfully understood) topics in transportation: artificial intelligence. Renee gives us the highlights of her recent Eno Center of Transportation report, Understanding AI & Transportation, and goes deeper into s…

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Rejecting Generational Trauma and Reimagining Black Neighborhoods for Economic Self-Sufficiency 49:04

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Ep. 32 Pastor George Nicholas and Dr. Henry Taylor discuss their plan to transform Buffalo's Black east side. This episode explores the concept of a neighborly community built on principles of solidarity, community governance, shared ownership, cooperative economics, and community wealth. We must own and control the land on which we are building ou…

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Gun Violence is the Output. Where does it begin? 47:54

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Ep. 31 Pastor George Nicholas and Sherman Webb-Middlebrooks discuss the issue of gun violence as a public health concern. They explore the historical roots of gun ownership in America, particularly its connection to the control of Black people, and the disproportionate impact of gun violence on Black youth. They also highlight the need for upcoming…

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New year, new co-host! What we're watching in 2024 and welcoming Sam Roxas to the team 35:49

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In this episode, we ushered in the new year by getting together at TRB's 2024 meeting (a.k.a. the greatest transportation show on earth) and introducing our newest host, Sam Roxas. Sam dove right in by sharing her transportation story, starting with her grandmother, who instilled the importance of walkable cities and their ability to create communi…

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How Dion Green Changed Legislation for Victims of Violence and His Current Run for Office 31:40

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Ep. 30 Guest host Ebony White delves into the depths of community resilience and grassroots advocacy with guest Dion Green. This show promises to unravel the tapestry of a community's struggle for health equity and the individual journeys of empowerment that fuel collective hope and healing. Dion Green is the founder and CEO of the Fudge Foundation…

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Rep. Earl Blumenauer - LIVE at Replica's TRB After Hours Reception 32:37

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No person in Congress has done more to promote active transportation and livability than Representative Earl Blumenauer. With his brightly-colored bike lapel pens, he has long been one of the most recognizable people on Capitol Hill. Since his election to the US House of Representatives in 1996, Congressman Blumenauer has been a tireless advocate f…

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Health Sciences Charter School in Buffalo Engages Students with Health Ambassador Program and Urban Gardening 25:45

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Ep. 29 In this episode of Igniting Hope Radio, guest host Ebony White interviews Isiah Gary, the Director of Diversity, Community, and Health Equity at Health Sciences Charter School in Buffalo. Isiah discusses his role in helping students plan for their future careers and promoting health equity within the school. He highlights the importance of W…

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Urban Gardening with Kids: Growing Happy People and Happy Plants so We Can Eat to Live 28:55

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Ep. 28 The Sensory Garden was created in response to the mass shooting at a Buffalo grocery store on May 14 2022. This is just one of seven Urban Gardens our guest has his green thumb on! Dwight Lowe, the executive director and founder of Home Beneath Our Feet, joins Ebony White on Igniting Hope Radio to discuss the importance of gardening and prov…

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Transportation and the Media with Kris Van Cleave, CBS News 58:33

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Help us grow -- please rate and review us! Reach out with questions, ideas, and feedback: [email protected] Keep up with us on LinkedIn: Greg Rogers Greg Rodriguez Samantha Roxas www.beyondstreets.orgBy The Mobility Podcast

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Streets for Kids with Anna Siprikova, Global Designing Cities Initiative 37:58

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In this Back to School episode, we interview Anna Siprikova – a global leader in designing safer streets for kids and families. Anna is Senior Program Manager for the Global Designing Cities Initiative (GDCI), where she works with communities around the world to implement GDCI’s Streets for Kids program. Since 2018, Streets for Kids has partnered w…

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AVs & American Competitiveness - Hilary Cain, Alliance for Automotive Innovation (TRB ARTS 2023) 24:23

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Hilary Cain is a leading voice on autonomous vehicle policy in the United States – and she’s deeply concerned that federal inaction will cede American leadership in AV technology. Hilary is Vice President of Technology, Innovation, and Mobility Policy at the Alliance For Automotive Innovation, where she oversees policy development on technology and…

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Trolley Cars & Ethics and Equity of Transportation Systems - Chris Gerdes, Stanford University 35:13

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One highlight of ARTS 2023 was when Chris Gerdes intentionally made the audience groan by displaying a slide that mentioned the infamous Trolley Car Problem – before making it right by presenting a commonsense framework for determining the roadworthiness and safety of AVs.Chris is teaching the next generation of transportation tech professionals ab…

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The Safe System Approach & Putting Vision Zero Into Action - Jonathan Adkins, GHSA 47:33

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American roads are becoming more dangerous for everyone – especially those traveling on foot, in a wheelchair, and on a bike. Jonathan Adkins, CEO of the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), joined us to discuss the need for widespread adoption of the Safe System Approach, putting Vision Zero into action, the greater risks that larger vehic…

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Operationalizing AV Safety with Nat Beuse, Aurora (TRB ARTS 2023) 44:38

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Building a safe autonomous vehicle isn’t just about installing sensors and programming software – it’s about building a safety culture, operationalizing safety processes, and communicating safety approaches to the public. It’s a massive undertaking, and even harder to translate into terms that most people can understand, which is why we made it a p…

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AVs in San Francisco with Jeff Tumlin, SFMTA (ARTS 2023) [Updated intro] 47:34

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San Francisco is a hotbed for AV testing and deployment – and the city’s transportation chief had strong opinions to share about it during his keynote at TRB ARTS. Greg Rogers and guest co-host Sophie Jantz had the opportunity interview Jeff Tumlin, Director of Transportation at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), after his k…

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What’s happening in SF? Treating FOMO with a TRB ARTS Recap 29:37

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AV wonks from around the world converged on San Francisco last week for TRB ARTS – the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Automated Road Transportation Symposium (ARTS). This ARTS was one for the books.We were thrilled to partner with TRB ARTS again this year to interview representatives from government, industry, and academia about the state of t…

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”Tobacco is for the Young, Black, Poor and Stupid”: Stan Martin Exposing Big Tobacco’s Plot Against Us 29:54

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Ep. 27 Tobacco use is a major contributor to the three leading causes of death among African Americans—heart disease, cancer, and stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 40,000 Black people die annually from cigarettes annually but on Saturday June 24th the Tobacco Free Erie Niagara Coalition is holding a funeral for "M…

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My Brother’s Keeper: Creating a Culture of Self-support with Sherman Webb-Middlebrooks 36:17

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Ep. 26 Sherman Webb-Middlebrooks is on a mission to fill a void in his community by creating a safe space for Black men to engage in conversations about mental, physical, and spiritual health. But with a system designed to benefit from their trauma and struggle, Sherman's journey is anything but easy. Will he be able to break the mold and provide a…

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Caring for the Caregivers Across Generations with Sade Dozan 31:30

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Ep. 25 Sade Dozan joins Pastor George to talk about their personal experiences with caring for aging parents and the upcoming event addressing the need for care for the caregivers. In this episode we explore the following questions: Should you give up your life to care for elderly parent? How do you deal with the stress of caring for an elderly par…

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Miami, Heat, and Multimodal Mobility with Carlos Cruz-Casas (TRB 2023) 41:35

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Transportation, climate resilience, and public health are deeply intertwined — and understanding the connection between them is essential for building thriving, livable communities in the 21st Century. At TRB 2023, Greg Rogers sat down with Carlos Cruz-Casas, the Chief Innovation Officer at Miami-Dade County’s Department of Transportation and Publi…

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Unlocking Health Equity Data in Erie County with Kelly Wofford 38:42

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Ep. 24 Discover the shocking disparities in health equity revealed by the Erie County Initial Report. Kelly Wofford is the director of the Erie County Department of Health Equity, established by law in 2020. She is responsible for the Health Equity in Erie County: An Initial Disparities Report - This report is intended to serve as a resource for al…

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#082: Safety View and Safe Streets & Roads for All — Avery Ash, INRIX and Niti Anand, GM Future Roads 44:23

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A new record: Avery Ash made Mobility Podcast history with his third appearance on the show! Avery, who was the Head of Global Public Policy and Product Strategy for INRIX (at the time of this recording), appeared alongside Niti Anand, Head of Strategy and Business Development at GM Future Roads, to discuss Safety View, a new collaboration between …

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Big Tobacco: Profit over People. A Raw Discussion with Stan Martin 21:33

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Ep. 23 Stan Martin joins Pastor George to address the leading cause of death among Black American adults. There is a concerted plan to destroy us. We need to be diligent about supporting policy that support us. Tobacco is responsible for deaths needs to held responsible. Big tobacco places profit over people. WE must place public health over Tobacc…

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#081: AVs & Rural Community Empowerment – Tammy Meehan Russell & Justin Johnson, Plum Catalyst (TRB 2023) 40:25

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Minnesota’s Autonomous Rural Transit Initiative, goMARTI, is a unique community-led partnership to bring autonomous shuttles to Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Greg Rodriguez and Greg Rogers sat down with Tammy Meehan Russell and Justin Johnson at TRB Annual Meeting 2023 to explore how they worked with the Grand Rapids community to introduce an autonomous…

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Black Mamas: A Call For Safe and Equitable Maternal Health with Danise Wilson 31:05

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Ep. 22 The need for Black maternal health care has never been more pressing. According to the CDC, in New York City alone, Black women are nine times more likely to die of a pregnancy-related cause than white women, and their rate of infant mortality is more than three times higher. In this episode Pastor George Nicholas is joined by Danise Wilson,…

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”He’s My Brother, Not an Inmate”: How to Help a Loved One Re-enter Society After Incarceration 31:30

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Ep. 21 The Buffalo Center for Health Equity partners with the Future Hope Apprenticeship and Recovery Program to support people who were incarcerated and help them cope with the many difficult aspects of successful reintegration into the community. Our mission is to provide valuable job opportunities in the construction trade, along with life-skill…

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#080: "What's Your Transportation Story?" with Kristin White (TRB 2023) 34:08

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"What's your transportation story?" became our new favorite question to ask our guests after this interview with Kristin White. Kristin is the COO of ITS America, the former Executive Director of Minnesota DOT's CAVx program, and a passionate advocate for improving mobility outcomes for all. She joined the Gregs Rodriguez and Rogers at the TRB Annu…

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#079: TRB Executive Directors, Past and Present: Neil Pedersen and Victoria Sheehan 38:41

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In this special TRB Week episode we interview Neil Pedersen and Victoria Sheehan, the past and present Executive Directors of the Transportation Research Board. Neil discussed his experience of leading TRB for the past several years amid a period of tremendous technological change, and Victoria shared her goals for continuing to build on TRB’s repu…

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#078: Transportation policies and trends we're watching in 2023 34:07

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We're back, just in time for TRB Annual Meeting! Greg, Greg, and Pete reunite after a "gap year" of focusing on work and family to explore what's next in transportation policy and technology. Stay tuned for many more episodes to come after the TRB Annual Meeting, and be sure to say hi if you'll be around Transportation Camp DC or TRB!Follow us on T…

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Rev. Heber Brown: How the Black Church Can Solve Food Insecurities 34:39

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Episode 20 The 2022 Igniting Hope Podcast featured speaker Reverend Dr. Heber Brown, III is empowering the black community to take control of their food security. In this episode, you will learn: 1. How did African Americans gain control of the food supply chain in the past, and how can this knowledge be used to create a more equitable food system …

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Mother of Buffalo Mass Shooting Victim Speaks Out and Fights Back 38:38

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Episode 19 Zaneta Everhart's son Zaire Goodman was shot by a domestic terrorist on May 14th 2022 during the White Supremacist attack at the Tops Supermarket in Buffalo, New York. He survived, but has a bullet wound that went through his neck and out his back. Everhart has become an advocate for gun violence prevention since the shooting. She believ…

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Why Inclusion in Medical Science is Critical for Black Communities 39:18

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Episode 18 If you're interested in health equity, the Igniting Hope Conference is for you. Learn about the work of Dr. Jamal Williams and how to take effective action to improve health outcomes and increase inclusion in medical research. In this episode you will learn: 1. How exclusion from medical research can impact treatment and resources for ch…

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Good Grief Healing with Troia Butcher 35:36

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Episode 17 Have you ever just stopped on the street to feel the wind on your face or the sun on your skin? These simple mindfulness practices are often overlooked but can really be beneficial to people who are dealing with trauma and grief. In this episode Pastor George is joined by grief coach Troia Butcher who came from Pennsylvania to Buffalo, N…

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The Miseducation of Juneteenth with Ras Jomo, Buffalo NY 38:10

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Episode 16 The 47th Annual Juneteenth Festival in Buffalo, NY has been welcoming people from all over the country to celebrate long before June 19th was recognized as a National Holiday. Ras Jomo, the Executive Vice President for Juneteenth Festival, says, “I think there’s a whole lot of room, opportunity, and solidarity for Buffalo to show the wor…

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Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease with Claire Corwin 34:32

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Episode 15 Claire Corwin from the Alzheimer's Association of WNY offers support and resources for those living with Alzheimer's disease AND their Caregivers! It's important that we break the silence and stop the stigma around this form of dementia and utilize the support groups available right here in our community. Unaddressed depression impacts c…

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Buffalo Massacre: Politically or Racially Motivated? with Dr. Henry Taylor 35:34

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Episode 14 Was the domestic attack on Buffalo, NY that killed 10 and injured 3 racially motivated and executed by one disturbed young man? Or was the May 14th planned with a bigger political agenda, just before the mid-term elections? University at Buffalo professor Dr. Henry Taylor joins Pastor George to break down critical information in the case…

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What’s Strong with Black Men? With Stan Martin 31:08

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Episode 13 "To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a state of rage almost all of the time.” - James Baldwin. Is this what happened to Will Smith at the Oscars? Stan Martin joins Pastor George to discuss how we can move past the negative media portrayals of "toxic masculinity" and focus on what is Strong with Black …

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Is Social Media Preventing Real-Life Connections? with Dr. Keli 35:51

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Episode 12 "Most of the behavioral issues that we have are due to social media and technology." - Dr Keli, Guidance Counselor at Sweet Home High School Thanks to at-home and hybrid learning, students are more reliant on technology than ever before. The pandemic forced many of us to interact solely online, preventing the chance for our kids to gain …

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Food Apartheid on Buffalo’s Eastside with Rita Hubbard-Robinson 35:22

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Episode 11 Pastor George is joined by Rita Hubbard-Robinson to address food insecurity and how it impacts our physical and mental health in the wake of the racially motivated attack on the supermarket in Buffalo, New York. Many people say the Eastside of Buffalo is a "food desert" but deserts occur naturally. Food apartheid on the other hand is a m…

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