About the Speakers Eugene R. Young, Jr., Director of Delaware State Housing Authority Director Young drives the Delaware State Housing Authority’s mission to provide and assist others to provide quality, affordable housing opportunities and appropriate supportive services to low- and moderate-income Delawareans. Before his appointment, Director Young served as the President and CEO of… Continue Reading Let’s Talk Housing Guest Speakers
About the Speakers Marsha Akoto, Community-Based Counselor and Mental Health Fellow, Jewish Family Services Marsha is a self-driven mental health professional and counseling psychology PhD student with several years of experience employing knowledge of mental health awareness, therapeutic skills, research, and education to help clients overcome personal life issues. She is adept at communicating with… Continue Reading Let’s Talk Mental Health Guest Speakers
About the Speakers Fostina Dixon-Kilgoe, Composer, Vocalist, Jazz Soloist, and Founder of the Wilmington Youth Jazz Band Fostina Dixon is a native of Wilmington, Delaware and professional musician who plays soprano, alto and baritone saxes; flute; and clarinet. Ms. Dixon has been guest soloist with Abbey Lincoln, Barry Harris, Earl May and the Big… Continue Reading Let’s Talk Music – Guest Speakers
YWCA Delaware’s mission is to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We advocate for community action, public policies and practices that improve economic security, health, safety and social equity for women and their families, with particular attention to the issues that affect people of color. Racial Justice Advance… Continue Reading YWCA Delaware Policy Pillars and Advocacy Issues 2023
Let’s Talk Music We’re discussing the legacy of musician activists, the cultural appropriation of music, racism in the industry, music’s place in opposing gender stereotypes and the accessibility of music education. Guest Speakers: Fostina Dixon-Kilgoe, Composer, Vocalist and Jazz Soloist Sug Daniels, Singer, Songwriter and Producer Jonathan W. Whitney, Activist, Jazz Drumer and Composer watch… Continue Reading Let’s Talk Music – Watch Now
Let’s Talk Mental Health Our conversation focuses on how psychology has been used as a tool of marginalization. We also discuss access to mental healthcare and discrimination’s impact on mental health outcomes. Guest speakers: Marsha Akoto, Community-Based Counselor and Mental Health Fellow, Jewish Family Services Tomaro M. Pilgram, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSc, MShs, HS-BCP, LMSW… Continue Reading Let’s Talk Mental Health – Watch Now
Let’s Talk Housing During the second week of our Racial Justice Challenge, we’re exploring how redlining continues to impact housing access and how homophobia, racism, transphobia, and other forms of discrimination are driving forces behind homelessness and its criminalization. Guest speakers: Eugene R. Young, Jr. – Director of Delaware State Housing Authority Dr. DeBorah… Continue Reading Let’s Talk Housing – Watch Now
Let’s Talk Disability Join us on Monday, April 24th, from 7 – 8 p.m. as we dive deep into the Disability Rights Movement; the history of Eugenics; the intersection of race, gender, and disability, and COVID-19’s impact on individuals with differing abilities. Guest speakers: LeTonya Wilson-Nalley, Parent Advocate Carlean Ponder, Director of Disability Rights and… Continue Reading Let’s Talk Disability – Watch Now
About the Speakers LeTonya Wilson-Nalley, Parent Advocate Carlean Ponder, Disability Rights and Housing Policy Director, The Arc of the United States Carlean focuses on civil rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a particular emphasis on Black, Indigenous, and people of color with disabilities. Administrative Law: For 10 years, Carlean… Continue Reading Let’s Talk Disability – Guest Speakers