Hand of Free - Artwork by Ricardo Chucky

Hosted by Jae Williams this podcast highlights the work of artists, storytellers, entrepreneurs, educators, athletes, and community leaders exploring issues affecting marginalized communities and how we as change leaders can create space and support efforts of change. Anchored with the understanding that this work is an urgent ever-changing process of dismantling social constructs, unconscious bias, and systematic oppression while building for a future that allows for cultural humility, inclusion, and community growth.

"I'm planting seeds that I may not see grow.." ~Alton Glass

"This pandemic allowed me to align with my purpose" ~ Fulu Mugovhani

"It cost you more to do everything yourself..." Samantha Banks

"It didn't occur to me that they could say no..." Dr. Jonathan Jackson

"At that moment I knew I had to do this..." ~Bertand Boyd

"Service is an everyday thing... it's in my DNA." ~ Omari Aarons

"If you survive the streets no board room or classroom could ever intimidate you.." ~ Dr. Rufus J. Faulk

""My purpose is to ensure everyone has a seat at the table & can eat .." ~ Lori Nelson

"People always resonate with photos..." ~ Steve Osemwenkhae

"Our community needs systems that don't oppress us" ~Rahsaan Hall

"We work to make filmmakers feel loved and appreciated" ~ Lisa Simmons

"When we see value in something we protect it" ~John Matthew Borders IV

"My art supports my passion for community..." ~Rochelle Levy - Christopher

"The work of the Teachers Lounge is good trouble" ~ Jabari Peddie

"Be hungry for knowledge... about yourself" ~ Gardy Desrouleaux

"We don't need permission to share our light..." ~Misael Martinez

"Music taught me the power in being an Afro Latina" ~ Kaovanny

"Liberty & Justice for All" - Artwork by Frank Morrison

"She understands that she will never fully understand and that helps me" ~ Shamonn Long

"Find your lane and build on that..." ~Kathy Lopes

"Lift as you climb..." ~ Sheriece Perry