In this episode, we talk to Prince William County School Board Member Lisa Zargarpur for the Coles District. She talks about education in general and the issues we’re tackling throughout the county. Her experience as a teacher in Fairfax County and as a lifelong Virginian has equipped her to address the challenges we’re facing locally and regionally.
In the second installment of our discussion with the BruMars, we learn about their nonprofit, Casa BruMar, and their commitment to supporting and meeting the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community.
In this episode, we introduce Evelyn and Heidi BruMar. They share their story of coming out and finding each other, helping us understand their limitless compassion for others.
In this episode, we talk to Helen Zurita, a local advocate for those with housing and food insecurities. Helen knows that of which she speaks; her story is nothing short of a miracle.
In this episode, we speak to Minister Kym Brown about why your mental health is as important as your physical health. Her mission is to help people love one another better, starting with loving yourself.
BONUS EPISODE: Karensa Green Sumers, Democratic Candidate for Supervisor, Gainesville District, Prince William County. Special election February 21, 2023.
In the continuation of our conversation with Dr. Savage, we learn more about VOICE: Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement, and their important work to address issues of equity. Most importantly to Prince William County, they are committed to addressing g the need for housing that is affordable.
In this episode, we are introduced to Dr. Keith Savage and learn how he came to be the Lead Pastor (or rather, Senior Servant) of the oldest church in Greater Prince William County. A year older than the City of Manassas herself, “First Baptist is intentional in remaining an indispensable and connected neighbor that shines the light of God’s truth and social justice in Word and Deed.”
In this episode, we are joined by Pastor Tony Lewis of Light of Life Church. Pastor Tony discusses he and the church’s mission to reach out to and serve the people in their community. A true example of servant leadership, he engages with local leaders to ensure Light of Life is aware of the needs in the community and unhesitatingly steps into lives to provide whatever support they can.
In this episode, we discuss the Netflix docuseries “Colin in Black and White” and the personal and cultural messages shared. Watch the series if you haven’t yet, then join us to hear our takeaways.
Welcome back, everyone! We took an unconsciously planned but much-needed break from recording this summer and early fall. But we are back in the studio and are eager to share so much while we continue on this journey together.
In this episode, we discuss the 30-year old article “Beyond the Melting Pot: The Browning of America” and look at the history of our current culture wars.
In this episode, we talk to artist and author Karisa Keasey about how she is using her art to advocate for social justice for refugees.
In this episode, we speak with Dr Blaine Robin, British Academic in North Yorkshire (England); former UK politician (2008-2012); Activist and Proponent Of Reparatory Justice for the Role Played by the British (and others) in the enslavement Of African and Caribbean people in the Transatlantic Slave trade (arguably the biggest crime against humanity), about the work he’s doing to dismantle racism in the UK.
In this episode we discuss the “cancel culture phenomenon” and what we think it all really means.
In this episode, we discuss how to care for ourselves amidst all the trauma in our society.
In this episode, we sit down with Glorya Jordan and Dacee Bernard to discuss AAPI allyship and how much we have left to learn.
In this episode, we sit down with Light of Life Church First Lady Charlet Lewis, where she discusses a life in which we all “get to serve.”
In this episode, we speak with Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger of Manassas, VA, the first female, first African American, and first Democrat elected to the office.
Kicking off Season 2 with a bang, we have a lot to share about the unprecedented times in which we find ourselves.