"Saving the Heart and Soul of Our Democracy: Why America needs a Poor People’s Campaign and a National Moral Revival" (1 hour, 56 minutes)
This entire episode of Media Edge will include our recording of a spellbinding presentation by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber in Sacramento on November 3, 2017 at the St. Mark's United Methodist Church
Lin Weaver hosts Oscar Vazquez, Veteran, United States Marine Corps.
topics discussed include: career path as extension of his time as a service member, entering neuroscience because of the dramatic brain injuries he saw as a service man, adjustments that are needed to be in combat.
"What Do You Think When You Look at Me?" (16.5 minutes)
When you look at Muslim scholar Dalia Mogahed, what do you see: a woman of faith? a scholar, a mom, a sister? or an oppressed, brainwashed, potential terrorist? Mogahed asks us to fight negative perceptions of her faith in the media — and to choose empathy over prejudice.
topics discussed include: Tese foundation hosting its 4th annual Women and Girls Tea Nov 4th and Inaugural African Lioness Symposium Nov 5th highlighting stories and talents of African women and girls. Focused on Sheilah who is one such talent.