On The Afterword, we are beginning a new theme focused around safety. Our expert guests help kick off this theme with a conversation about personal and social identity. How do we develop ideas of who we are and what are the barriers to that journey? Who are our allies and …
Grandparents and Caregivers Raising Young Children
What supports help multi-generational families navigate gaps in our culture? Parenting is challenging. It grows more complicated when it crosses a generational gap. New technology , societal bias, and legal systems often compound the difficulties these families experience. Michelle Anderson of the Appalachian Council of Governments and Pam Meeker-Stolz from Alliance of Relative …
Grandparents and Caregivers Raising Young Children
What supports help multi-generational families navigate gaps in our culture? Parenting is challenging. It grows more complicated when it crosses a generational gap. New technology , societal bias, and legal systems often compound the difficulties these families experience. Michelle Anderson of the Appalachian Council of Governments and Pam Meeker-Stolz from Alliance of Relative …
Power of Spoken Word and Art
How can word-based performance art influence public discourse? Words have weight! Spoken word poetry is Not Just Words. Its messages have power to communicate across barriers and promote healing. When creating art, perfection is not required. Spoken word art provides a way to release a multi-faceted language and a way …
The Rise of Antisemitism
What are the stories that fuel racial or religious hatred? This year marks the 75th anniversary of The Auschwitz Liberation Commemoration. During the Holocaust, six million Jews died under a philosophy of hate and division. All in the past, you say? Maybe not! Last year, the Anti Defamation League identified …