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2024 discussing the History of Black Women in Literature and in
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July 6, 2020
with a 3-part series of
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the show's page.----  Marianne Williamson has returned to Women's Spaces for our show in 9/18/2023 Conversation. Previously she was on our 1/14/2013 and 2/25/2013 shows on Law of Divine Compensation. ----  Attorney
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July 1, 2024 Original Radio Show ID:
Duration 57 minutes .
--- Featuring Click the Name to access the Segment below 1. Commentary by Elaine B. Holtz, Host of Women's Spaces 2. Guest Dr. Raquell Holmes, Founder, Freedom Festival USA 2024 - from Juneteenth to Independence Day ---- ----
1. Commentary by Elaine B. Holtz:
Joining me in the studio today
is Dr. Raquell Holmes. Dr.
Holmes is a computational cell
biologist and a pioneer in
building inclusive,
developmental science
communities with improvisation.
The Freedom Festival Events will be offered “from California to the New York Island”—in-person and online. These will include conversations about what freedom means to us, about justice and liberty, about Black activists and artists across history. There will be opportunities to play, and to enjoy music and games. You might be wondering exactly what the Freedom Festival is all about. Well, that is what we will learn via this interview. See the Announcements for a list of ongoing protest gatherings for peace in Sonoma County, which Susan Lamont compiled for me. ----
Dr. Raquell Holmes In the Studio with Elaine B. Holtz and Ken Norton - 2024 Photo by Martha McCoy
2. Our Guest, Dr. Raquell Holmes, grew up in Roseland in Santa Rosa, CA, She pursued her Ph.D. in Biology at Harvard and Tufts. She explains that her work involves coaching, consulting, and training individuals from various professional backgrounds, including CEOs and managers. Her approach emphasizes the importance of seeing each other as people and listening actively to foster collaboration. This method draws from improvisational techniques that encourage play and personal expression to achieve collective goals. In 2010, she founded Improv Science to integrate improvisation into scientific communities, aiming to improve communication and collaboration among scientists. Holmes' passion for community and grassroots organizing began when she moved to the East Coast for graduate school. She became involved in a political forum led by African American women, promoting democracy and social justice. This experience taught her the power of performance and community organizing, which she later applied to youth development programs in Boston.
Holmes shares how her upbringing
influenced her work. Her parents
supported her diverse interests,
from bookkeeping to playing
football, demonstrating the
value of encouragement and
support. She also highlights the
significance of Juneteenth and
its recognition as a national
holiday, championed by Opal Lee.
Juneteenth marks the
finalization of freedom from
chattel slavery, a unifying
celebration of independence for
all Americans. The Freedom Festival website provides information on how to get involved, donate, and participate in various events. Dr. Holmes emphasizes that the festival is a collective effort, driven by community support and the shared goal of creating a culture of freedom and independence for everyone.
About our Guest:
Dr. Raquell Holmes is
a computational cell biologist
pioneering the use of
improvisational performance to
foster inclusive science
communities. She earned her
Ph.D. from Tufts Sackler School
of Biomedicine, completed
postdoctoral training at Harvard
Medical School, and held
positions at Boston University
and the University of
Connecticut Health Center.
Author of Cell Biologist's Guide
to Modeling and Bioinformatics,
she creates multi-racial,
collaborative environments for
scientists, engineers, and
students. Inspired by Opal Lee's dream, last year Dr. Holmes and volunteers initiated a Freedom Festival, connecting Juneteenth with July 4th to symbolize true freedom for all.
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STEAM Education is an
approach to learning that
uses Science, Technology,
Engineering, the Arts and
Mathematics as access points
for guiding student inquiry,
dialogue, and critical
thinking.
Source: https://artsintegration.com/what-is-steam-education-in-k-12-schools/ ---- Guest Links: Freedom Festival USA website https://freedomfestivalusa.org/ ImproveScience website: https://improvscience.org/ Freedom Festival facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/isfreedomfestival/ ---- HerstoryOur History Is Our Strength Check out important dates to remember in Herstory at the National Women's History Alliance, where the date descriptions were sourced unless otherwise indicated.
Special thank you to the National Women’s History Alliance for making women’s history alive. Shout out to Co-Founder and Retiring Executive Director, Molly McGregor who will be on the show when we celebrate Women’s History Month in March for making the fabulous list of Women in History where I get most of the info I present in this Herstory segment. -- Herstory Events: July 2, 1979 – The Susan B. Anthony dollar is released. July 2, 1964 – President Lyndon Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act; Title VII prohibits sex discrimination in employment. July 4, 1876 – Suffragists crash the Centennial Celebration in Independence Hall to present the Vice President with the “Declaration of the Rights of Women” written by Matilda Joselyn Gage. Herstory Birthdays: July 5, 1899 (1990) – Anna Hedgeman, civil rights activist and educator, first African American woman to serve in the cabinet of the New York mayor (1954-58), helped plan the 1963 March on Washington. ---- Announcements
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Monday, August 5, 2024, doors
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---- Ongoing Protests for Peace in Sonoma County, CA - special thanks to Susan Lamont for this list:
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Last Thursday of every
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Music Selections The Opening and Closing Theme song The Woman in Your Life is You is done with permission of the Composer and Singer Alix Dobkin ((August 16, 1940 – May 19, 2021) Alix Dobkin death was just announced - Thank you for all you did for Lesbians to be recognized and Women to be honored. May you rest in peace. See our Interview with Alix Dobkin on 12/1/2014 and our Memorial to Alix Dobkin on 5/24/2021 The Woman in Your Life is You by Alix Dobkin from the album Living with Lavender Jane (2010 Women's Wax Works) - www.alixdobkin.com We Are The World sung by the Countdown Kids, from the album You’ve Got a Friend (Released 2002@ 2002 Madacy Kids).
Simple Song of Freedom
by Della Reese from the single
Simple Song of Freedom
(Amherst Reords) ---- For music purchasing opportunity, supporting the artists: Link: Spinitron.com Playlist for Women's Spaces Show
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Wednesday,
July 3, 2024 Peace
and Justice Center
issues new weekly list of events
and links to community
non-profit organizations:
PJC
website
Saturday,
August 10, 2024,
National Organization for Women
(NOW) - California Conference,
at the Presbyterian Church of
the Roses in Santa Rosa.
To volunteer, have a booth, to
sponsor - please contact NOW
Sonoma County at