In this episode of Outside the Mainstream, I sit down with award-winning creative arts teacher and advocate for amplifying Black voices, Chay Ross. Chay shares her powerful journey from growing up in Los Angeles, navigating the challenges of being a teen mom, and almost getting caught up in gang life to becoming a passionate educator dedicated to serving her community.Through candid reflections, Chay discusses the systemic barriers in education, the importance of equity over equality, and how the recent cuts to DEI programs are impacting students and communities in need. She also explores how art can be a powerful tool for healing in the wake of personal and collective traumas, such as the devastating fires in Los Angeles.This is an episode filled with resilience, inspiration, and a call to action to fight for accessible resources and fair opportunities for all students, no matter their background.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:39 Meet Chay Ross: A Journey from Teen Mom to Teacher01:56 Overcoming Adversity: Chay's Story05:33 The Reality of Teaching07:03 Navigating Bureaucracy in Education11:17 Returning to the Community15:59 Impact of Government Cuts on Education21:16 The Devastating Fires in Los Angeles26:39 The Healing Power of Art28:31 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationFollow Eddie and Chay:Connect with Eddie: Website: https://inventorium.com.au/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-blassConnect with Chay: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chalon-l-ross-5442415b/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chayarts_edu/

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