Buffy brings on her long-time friend Jada Dixon, who discusses things that will help during these rapidly changing times. Jada shares her experience as a black artist and how social and racial justice informs her work.🌱 There are many resources to educate yourself on white supremacy, racism, and ways to become an effective ally.This doc serves as a resource to white people/parents to deepen anti-racism work. It includes books, videos, podcasts, and so much more. (Seriously, bookmark this page: it's got it all.)A comprehensive list of resources for white parents to raise anti-racist childrenHow to Talk to Kids About Race: Books and Resources That Can HelpA Parent’s Guide to Preventing and Responding to PrejudiceA White Families’ Guide For Talking About RacismIf you have the means, giving is one of the most effective ways to participate. We suggest the following orgs:Black Lives MatterCampaign ZeroThe Black Doula CollectiveShowing up For Racial Justice (SURJ)Project for Immunity and AccountabilityACLU of Colorado NAACPBlack Lives Matter 5280 🌱 Find the accompanying Spotify playlist to this week's episode here. 🌱 Jada is an actor, director, playwright, teaching artist, facilitator, and professional certified coach based on Colorado. As an artist, Jada believes that the best art is created through respect, collaboration, a strong desire to play, and an unwavering spirit of curiosity. She strives to embody these qualities in all that she engages in. She strives to dig deep into the intersection between art and social justice as a way to facilitate change, spark conversation, challenge preconceived notions, and engage minds, spirits and the souls of others through the power of storytelling. Jada has worked as a director at Miners Alley Playhouse and Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company. As an actor, she has worked at multiple venues including Stories on Stage, Aurora Fox Arts Center, Denver Center for Performing Arts, Curious Theatre Company, where she is an artistic company member, and with Local Lab Theatre, where she is an Associate Artist. Additionally, Jada is a two-time True West Award Winner and was accepted into the 2019 Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab; Models of Collaboration. 🌱 Leave a tip in Venmo: @BuffyTTWH🌱 Contributors: Buffy Barfoot (Host). Alex Lee-Ammons (Producer and Editor). Jada Dixon (Guest). Matthew Cooper (Original music). Cover art by Daniele Alling (w

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