Have you ever wondered what a person born in Africa’s experience is of living in the United States? Stanley Osei moved to the United States from Ghana as a young man. On this podcast, Stanley shares his experience and what it has been like for him to be an African living in the United States.…
Families come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and ethnicities. Sometimes, these families are blended. Raising a bi-racial family is a beautiful and challenging journey. Tom and Robin Rossmanith, who are white, have an adopted son and an adopted daughter, both children of color, plus one birth daughter. Tom and Robin share honestly about their journey…
Kevin Gwin, of Pursue Scholars, and I discuss important topics of racism in America today as well as why Chicago is a city of hope. This was a hard, but good conversation with Kevin as we discussed many topics such as systemic racism, implicit bias, as well as the what does God and the Bible…
Chicago is a city frequently used as an example in many race discussions, mostly in a negative light. But what is really going on in the city? Do people really care about the issues that are plaguing the city? Believe it or not, Chicago is a city of hope and change! In part one…
She Speaks: The Black Female Experience in America February is Black History month in America. On this season of the Hope Givers Podcast, we will be having conversations with people about race in America. There is a lot of discussion in our world today about race and racism. Yet, most of the conversation centers on…
Like Las Vegas, what happens in Tijuana stays in Tijuana, especially as it relates to sex trafficking. There is a place in Tijuana that is known as the “zone of tolerance” where authorities turn a blind eye to what happens here. Sex trafficking in Tijuana because this is where a first would country borders a…
Human Trafficking and slavery don’t just happen somewhere else. It is happening in our back yards. No matter the size of the town or city, people are enslaved and trafficked daily. Sex trafficking and labor trafficking are significant issues in our country, and we can end it if we all pull together. Who are the…
There are approximately over 20,000 children ages 8-18 enslaved in the fishing industry on Lake Volta, Ghana. Lake Volta is the largest man-made lake in the world. Children are sold into slavery either through means of family survival, coercion, false promises, or threats. City of Refuge Ministries in Ghana City of Refuge Ministries “exists to…
From the beginning, Be2Live has worked to bring awareness and action to fighting modern-day slavery and human trafficking. Be2Live has facilitated a justice conference, student leadership academies, and other events to bring awareness to the community. This month The Hope Givers Podcast will be talking with people who are on the front lines of combating…
This season’s podcast of Millennials in Their Own Words has been about breaking stereotypes of the Millennial generation. Millennials have shared their important thoughts and perspective about money, school, stress, justice issues, and many more topics. In this final podcast of season 2, Aidan, Paulina, Nick, and Heather share what motivates them and what gives them…