First Name Basis Podcast

We've got some changes coming at First Name Basis! I started the First Name Basis Podcast back in 2019 when I looked at my tiny daughter and wanted to make the world a better place for her — a place that would be more inclusive, kind and anti-racist. In the past almost 5 years, we've created this beautiful community where we've had so many hard but productive conversations both on social media and through the podcast. As I prepare to welcome our third little one into our family, it feels like time to change how a few things are done here at First Name Basis, including: Putting the podcast on hold so I can focus on my consulting clients. Transitioning all of our paid resources to only be available for purchase by schools and community organizations for now. Changing the way we deliver our paid resources to those who have already invested in them. Running a sale with the biggest discounts we've ever offered! Listen in to hear all of the details! Thank you for being here with me in this work. These last 5 years have been a dream come true, and I'm excited to continue the work in this new way. And don't worry — I don't think I'll be able to stay away from my podcast microphone forever. As always, I am SO GLAD that you are here. You are what has made First Name Basis what it is. Don't miss our big sale! If you have been waiting to purchase any of our paid resources, now is your final chance to do so before they're put to bed for the next few years. We're offering BIG discounts, and the sooner you buy, the bigger the discount you get! From now until July 1, you can use the code FNB50 for 50% off any of our products. **This is the biggest discount we will offer during the sale, so don't wait to snag what you've had your eye on!** From July 2 until July 8, use the code FNB40 for 40% off! And from July 9 until July 15, use the code FNB30 for 30% off! So don't wait to snag those products you've been keeping your eye on! Head over to firstnamebasis.org/resources to learn more. Invite Jasmine to work with your school! Are you a parent or teacher who wants to help your school turn good intentions into positive action by making anti-racist education a priority? First Name Basis is here to help! Jasmine Bradshaw is an anti-racist educator and former second-grade teacher who has a passion for helping schools make real change. From providing professional development for teachers to curriculum consulting to implementing her unique anti-racist resources to parent education events, Jasmine is your go-to anti-bias and anti-racist education resource. Email hello@firstnamebasis.org or visit firstnamebasis.org/workwithme for more information. Song credit: "Clapping Music" by BrightestAvenue and "Sunshine" by lemonmusicstudio

Can you believe February is right around the corner?! And with it comes BLACK HISTORY MONTH! Celebrating Black History Month is so important for ALL kids, not just Black children, and I created Bite-Sized Black History to help kiddos everywhere be able to learn about Black history in a way that is both meaningful and joyful. In this episode, I'm telling you all about Bite-Sized Black History and including a sample episode for you to check out that is all about singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte! Bite-Sized Black History is a collection of mini-podcast episodes that empower you to teach kiddos about brilliant Black Americans who have been largely overlooked by our history books. You know about Dr. King and Rosa Parks — now it's time to explore other Black leaders and learn from their stories. Each Bite-Sized Black History lesson will give you everything you need to foster meaningful conversations that go beyond the bounds of civil rights and enslavement to celebrate the creativity, ingenuity, joy, and brilliance of the Black community. Season 4 is now available and features 12 new episodes bringing the total number of episodes in our library up to 40! The catalog includes activists, inventors, scientists, entertainers, artists and more, and each episode comes with an accompanying coloring page and reflection questions to help you have meaningful conversations with the kiddos in your life. Press play to learn more and to hear the sample episode! Be sure to check out our sale! And, as a special treat, from now until the end of February, you can use the coupon code BSBH29 for 29% off any Bite-Sized Black History package — 29% in honor of leap year giving us an extra day to celebrate Black History Month. Head over to firstnamebasis.org/blackhistory to learn more and to have a meaningful Black History Month by getting your copy of Bite-Sized Black History today. Song credit: "Clapping Music" by BrightestAvenue and "Sunshine" by lemonmusicstudio

Like so many of you, I have been all consumed the last few weeks by the events going on in Gaza and the genocide that is being carried out against the Palestinian people. We've put everything on pause at First Name Basis to be able to try to share updates and share actions that we can be taking as a collective to try to support the activists and so many amazing humanitarian workers that are on the ground in Gaza. After having some conversations as a team, we realized that continuing to do anti-racism work is one of the things we can do as a group to facilitate productive conversations around big hard topics genocide and anti-Semitism. Listen in to hear more about what I mean. And be sure to follow along as we continue to amplify the voices of the affected populations on Instagram, and check out the show notes for resources to help you redistribute your resources to help in the humanitarian efforts and to help you advocate for a ceasefire. Articles, Studies & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode 5 Calls App is pre-loaded with information about many current issues and includes links for you to learn more and scripts for what you can say to advocate for a ceasefire. Use Action Network to contact your representatives and advocate for a ceasefire Organizations to consider redistributing resources to: UNRWA, Medical Aid for Palestinians, Palestine Children's Relief Fund, Middle East Children's Alliance, Islamic Relief USA.

Trigger warning: Before you continue reading these show notes or listening to this episode, please be aware that it discusses lynching and white supremacist violence. Lynching is a reality both now and in the past. Yet despite the fact that lynching continues to happen, it took more than 120 years to get an anti-lynching bill passed. In that time, more than 200 iterations of bills that would make lynching a federal crime were introduced and failed to pass over and over again — including one that was voted down only three days before Ahmaud Arbery was lynched in February 2020. It wasn't until May of 2020 that Ahmaud Arbery's story became national news. Before then, it was an invisible lynching — one that wasn't widely known. But that doesn't mean it should just be ignored, and the fact that these "invisible lynchings" still happen says a lot about what still needs to be done in the fight for justice. In this episode, I talk more about: The work I'm doing with a company called Litby that sparked the research for this episode. The struggle to pass an anti-lynching bill The importance of continuing to fight against lynching and other acts of racism — both the ones that make big headlines and those that don't. Invite Jasmine to work with your school! Are you a parent or teacher who wants to help your school turn good intentions into positive action by making anti-racist education a priority? First Name Basis is here to help! Jasmine Bradshaw, the host and founder of the First Name Basis Podcast, is an anti-racist educator and former second-grade teacher who has a passion for helping schools make real change. From providing professional development for teachers to curriculum consulting to implementing her unique anti-racist resources, Jasmine is your go-to anti-bias and anti-racist education resource. Email hello@firstnamebasis.org or visit firstnamebasis.org/workwithme for more information! Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode First Name Basis Podcast, Season 2 Episode 17: "Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd: Unpacking Racism" First Name Basis Podcast, Season 2 Episode 4: "3 Steps To A More Inclusive Bookshelf" Litby offers a supplemental novel study program that supports students in reading, comprehending, and engaging with rigorous novels. Invite Jasmine to work with your school at firstnamebasis.org/workwithme "Lynching is now a federal hate crime after a century of blocked efforts" by Eric McDaniel and Elena Moore, NPR "U.S. House To Vote On Anti-Lynching Act — Finally," All Things Considered, NPR Song Credit: "Clapping Music" by BrightestAvenue and "Sunshine" by lemonmusicstudio

This episode is a bit of a role reversal with someone I admire SO MUCH. I have been a longtime fan of Rachel Nielson's podcast 3 in 30: Takeaways for Moms. Each episode is 30 minutes long and provides 3 ACTIONABLE takeaways for listeners to go and do. She has over 250 episodes covering a huge variety of topics — from potty training to mental health to tips for not looking at your phone as much — and I've been honored to be a guest on her podcast in the past to talk about anti-racism. And on top of that, I'm lucky to get to call Rachel a dear friend and podcasting mentor of mine. But today, Rachel is bringing her takeaways to First Name Basis as I interviewed her about three takeaways from her anti-racism journey. Rachel is white, which makes this episode relatable and a great opportunity to learn for anyone who is also white or benefits from white privilege. But if you are BIPOC, this episode is a helpful one for you to hear too because it can be one you can share with people you want to be able to have real conversations with about anti-racism. Rachel is so open and vulnerable in this episode as she shares her takeaways, which are so profound in how foundational they are. Her takeaways are: 1) Be willing to acknowledge the possibility that you might be racist. 2) Start looking for examples of racism in yourself. 3) Diversify your community — both online and in person. I hope you take time to listen and reflect on what your own anti-racism takeaways would be. Invite Jasmine to work with your school! Are you a parent or teacher who wants to help your school turn good intentions into positive action by making anti-racist education a priority? First Name Basis is here to help! Jasmine Bradshaw, the host and founder of the First Name Basis Podcast, is an anti-racist educator and former second-grade teacher who has a passion for helping schools make real change. Whether you're looking for a keynote speaker at your next PTA event, want to implement our Ally Elementary curriculum at your school, or need someone to consult with your school and provide teacher trainings, Jasmine is your go-to resource. Email hello@firstnamebasis.org or click the button below for more information! Get your Little Allies Activity Book If you're looking for activities for your kids or students to do that are both fun and meaningful, we've got something for you! Our Little Allies Activity Book is now available! It's a coloring book that is focused on allyship, and all the activities are based around anti-racism. The Little Allies Activity Book includes: Color by number Protest I Spy Dot to dot Anti-racist word search Black history unscramble And more! Get your hands on it today by heading to firstnamebasis.org/store! Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode Rachel's Instagram @3in30podcast Rachel's website Rachel is hosting a FREE masterclass on how to be a less angry mom. Register and learn more at 3in30podcast.com/freeclass Three of my favorite 3 in 30 episodes are: • "How to Stop Looking at Your Phone So Much–and Why It Matters with Dr. Katie Penry" • "​​How to Be the Mom You Are–Instead of the Mom You Think You Should Be with Julie Bastedo" • "More Peace, Less Frustration: The Power of Family Systems with Susie Salinas" My episode on Rachel's 3 in 30 Podcast: "Teaching Your Kids about Racism & Bias" Harvard implicit association test TEDx Talk by Verna Myers, "How to Overcome Our Biases: Walk Boldly Towards Them" Rachel's Declutter Your Mother audio course Join the waitlist for Rachel's Self-Assured Motherhood program

July 26, 2023, is the 33rd anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act. If you're doing the math in your head, let me give you a shortcut: That means the ADA wasn't passed until 1990. 1990?! It took quite a while for Americans with disabilities to officially be named a protected class as neither the 1964 Civil Rights Act nor the 1965 Voting Rights Act included people with disabilities — and the United States still has a long way to go in making our public spaces, businesses and communities truly accessible. In honor of the 33rd anniversary, I wanted to invite a very special guest — Amy Webb — on the podcast to teach us about how to talk to children about disabilities. Amy is a DREAM guest of mine. She exudes passion for all of the things that she does, and that's just one of the many reasons why I admire her so much. Amy is an artist, writer, mother and creator of the blog This Little Miggy Stayed Home. As the mother of a disabled daughter, she advocates for the disability community through her writing and Instagram platform. She is the author of two children's books. Her first, "When Charley Met Emma," teaches children about disability, friendship and inclusion and her second book, "Awesomely Emma," is a sequel that teaches the power of self-advocacy. Amy lives with her husband and three beautiful daughters in Ohio. This interview is full of Amy's thoughts and wisdom, and she teaches us about: Identity first vs. person first language. How to respond when our children point out disabilities. Why it's important to never ever touch someone's wheelchair without asking. The importance of having a plan for supporting disabled children during emergency situations. How a place is not accessible if a bathroom is not accessible. What action steps non-disabled people can take when we come to a place that is not accessible. The intricacies of the "just ask" philosophy Get our resource email to learn more about the ADA July is Disability Pride Month, a time to recognize people with disabilities, their inherent worth and their invaluable contributions, as well as to bring awareness to the ongoing fight for disability rights. July 26 is also the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act being signed into law. We put together a resource email to help you learn more about the ADA, how you can get involved in disabilities rights advocacy and for ideas on how you can teach children about disabilities. Head over to firstnamebasis.org/ADA to get the email sent straight to your inbox! Get your Little Allies Activity Book If you're looking for activities for your kids or students to do that are both fun and meaningful, we've got something for you! Our Little Allies Activity Book is now available! It's basically a coloring book that is focused on allyship, and all the activities are based around anti-racism. The Little Allies Activity Book includes: Color by number Protest I Spy Dot to dot Anti-racist word search Black history unscramble And more! Get your hands on it today by heading to firstnamebasis.org/store! Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode Amy Webb's blog, This Little Miggy Stayed Home Amy Webb's Instagram @thislittlemiggy "When Charley Met Emma," by Amy Webb "Awesomely Emma," by Amy Webb

Parents of Black children are all too familiar with "The Talk." "The Talk" where they teach their kids not to have their hands in their pockets at a store. "The Talk" where they teach their kids how to act around police in an attempt to keep themselves safe. "The Talk" where they teach their kids about the racism they're already experiencing and will continue to experience. But the truth is, "The Talk" isn't something that only families with Black children should be having — it's something white children and other Children of Color should be hearing about as well so they can be part of the solution. And this week on the podcast, I have a powerful interview with author Alicia D. Williams to talk about "The Talk," which is the subject and title of her new children's book. Alicia is an award-winning author of books that offer understanding, empathy, hope and inspiration, including "The Talk," which received a Coretta Scott King Author Honor. She is a graduate of the MFA program at Hamline University and an oral storyteller in the African American tradition, and she lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. In the interview, we talk about: The story behind her book "The Talk" Why white children and other Children of Color need to have the talk as well Tips for how to have the talk How to teach children about the police How to talk to kids about the dangers of racism while also helping them feel safe Invite Jasmine to work with your school! Are you a parent or teacher who wants to help your school turn good intentions into positive action by making anti-racist education a priority? First Name Basis is here to help! Jasmine Bradshaw, the host and founder of the First Name Basis Podcast, is an anti-racist educator and former second-grade teacher who has a passion for helping schools make real change. Whether you're looking for a keynote speaker at your next PTA event, want to implement our Ally Elementary curriculum at your school, or need someone to consult with your school and provide teacher trainings, Jasmine is your go-to resource. Email hello@firstnamebasis.org or visit firstnamebasis.org/workwithme for more information! Get your Little Allies Activity Book If you're looking for activities for your kids or students to do that are both fun and meaningful, we've got something for you! Our Little Allies Activity Book is now available! It's basically a coloring book that is focused on allyship, and all the activities are based around anti-racism. The Little Allies Activity Book includes: Color by number Protest I Spy Dot to dot Anti-racist word search Black history unscramble And more! Get your hands on it today by heading to firstnamebasis.org/store! Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode Alicia's website Alicia's Instagram account @authoraliciadwilliams "The Talk" by Alicia D. Williams All of Alicia's books on the First Name Basis Bookshop "Watering flowers while Black: A pastor shares his story of wrongful arrest," by Jonathan Franklin, NPR Song Credit: "Clapping Music" by BrightestAvenue and "Sunshine" by lemonmusicstudio

Happy Pride my friends, especially to the LGBTQ+ members in our community! To celebrate Pride, I wanted to share an episode from my Bite-Sized Black History program that features a Black American who was LGBTQ+. So today, we're learning about Glenn Burke, who was the first openly gay Major League Baseball player! Glenn Burke was an amazing athlete and always the life of the party. He wasn't afraid to be his authentic self, even when people were discriminating against him. He is even credited with creating the high-five! Glenn's life was cut short by AIDS, and I've included in this episode some insights and lessons I learned from an LGBTQ+ activist for talking to kids about AIDS, which I hope are helpful to you as a parent, teacher or caregiver. And I hope by listening to Glenn's story and reflecting on his life that we can be part of creating change so that others don't have to go through the same things he did. Get your FREE coloring page to go along with the episode Glenn Burke's story is part of my Bite-Sized Black History program, where I feature 28 different Black Americans who you may have heard of but who have largely been overlooked in the history books. Each person is featured with a mini podcast episode, coloring page and reflection questions to help the kiddos in your life really learn about these amazing people in a meaningful way. And to go along with this episode, I'm giving away the coloring page and questions that go along with Glenn Burke's episode! Head over to firstnamebasis.org/mlb to get your copy sent straight to your inbox, and be sure to head over to firstnamebasis.org/blackhistory to learn more about Bite-Sized Black History. Invite Jasmine to work with your school! Are you a parent or teacher who wants to help your school turn good intentions into positive action by making anti-racist education a priority? First Name Basis is here to help! Jasmine Bradshaw, the host and founder of the First Name Basis Podcast, is an anti-racist educator and former second-grade teacher who has a passion for helping schools make real change. Whether you're looking for a keynote speaker at your next PTA event, want to implement our Ally Elementary curriculum at your school, or need someone to consult with your school and provide teacher trainings, Jasmine is your go-to resource. Email hello@firstnamebasis.org or visit firstnamebasis.org/workwithme for more information! Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode First Name Basis Podcast, Season 6, Episode 4: "Say This, Not That When Someone Comes Out to You" with Elena Joy Thurston Listen to this letter that Billy Bean, the second openly gay player in the MLB, wrote to Glenn. Watch Glenn Burke up to bat in the 1977 World Series. Resources for teaching children about HIV/AIDS: This video explains what HIV is. Here is a StoryCorps episode about losing family during the AIDS epidemic This video is about how to protect yourself and others from HIV. This video is about what it's like to live with HIV. This video is a segment from the Today Show called "Looking Back on 40 Years of the AIDS Epidemic." The Reagan administration's response to the AIDS epidemic was rooted in homophobia. You'll see that through this video. I really love amaze.org for all of the different topics they cover about sexual health. Song Credit: "Clapping Music" by BrightestAvenue and "Sunshine" by lemonmusicstudio

Did you read the title of this episode? It's a doozy! As convoluted as "The Untold Story of the Story That I Told" is, I couldn't resist calling this newest episode that because of the WILD ride I went on making it. Years ago I made an eBook called "Rise and Resist" where I highlighted five different Black people who were alive around the time of Juneteenth. I told their stories and really wanted people to use this eBook to be able to share stories of Black resistance with children and students. I was planning on using one of those stories in today's episode as a way to illustrate how talking to kids about slavery can be complicated, but when I opened the book, I was astounded. I could not believe some of the stuff I wrote! There were things in there that I would never say today — things I would cringe about if someone else said them, but I double cringed knowing that I wrote them! So this episode is a little bit of what I had planned, but also a little bit of me correcting what I got totally wrong. I hope this episode reminds you how anti-racism is a journey. It's about growth. And the best thing we can do is keep moving forward and keep trying to grow. Sometimes we'll be in a position where our growth is evident, even if it's a little embarrassing, but it's worth it. If we're not trying to make change, speaking up and telling stories, then we might miss the opportunity to try to make things right — which is something I'm trying to do today! Invite Jasmine to work with your school! Are you a parent or teacher who wants to help your school turn good intentions into positive action by making anti-racist education a priority? First Name Basis is here to help! Jasmine Bradshaw, the host and founder of the First Name Basis Podcast, is an anti-racist educator and former second-grade teacher who has a passion for helping schools make real change. Whether you're looking for a keynote speaker at your next PTA event, want to implement our Ally Elementary curriculum at your school, or need someone to consult with your school and provide teacher trainings, Jasmine is your go-to resource. Email hello@firstnamebasis.org for more information! Check out our Summer Sale! We have a surprise for you — Ally Elementary Jr., Ally Elementary and Juneteenth Jubilee are all available RIGHT NOW! And to make that news even better, we're running a HUGE sale now through June 23! With Juneteenth right around the corner, you can get $25 off Juneteenth Jubilee to help you plan the perfect Juneteenth Dinner. Or you can get $75 off Ally Elementary Jr. or Ally Elementary, and when you purchase either of those programs, you'll get Juneteenth Jubilee FOR FREE! No coupon code needed — the deal will automatically load itself into your cart. If you're interested in bringing anti-racist education into your home or classroom, now is the time to get them! Summer is a great time to start using these programs in your home or to prepare to use them in your classroom. Head over to firstnamebasis.org/allyelementary to learn more or to get the programs! Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode First Name Basis Bookshop First Name Basis Podcast, Season 1, Episode 3: "Talking to Your Children About Slavery" First Name Basis Podcast, Season 3, Episode 26: "What is Juneteenth and How Can I Celebrate?" First Name Basis Podcast, Season 3, Episode 7: "Service, Not Saviorism" First Name Basis Podcast, Season 5, Episode 7: "The Untold Story of Rosa Parks" "How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America," by Clint Smith "They Were Her Property: White Women as Slave Owners in the American South," by Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers "The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story," by Nicole Hannah-Jones "Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America," by Ibram X. Kendi Juneteenth Strawberry Lemonade Cards by First Name Basis Richmond was the second largest city in the South when Virginia seceded Virginia was the largest Confederate state NAACP Culpeper Branch style guide for writing and teaching about slavery "Against Wind and Tide: The African American Struggle against the Colonization Movement," by Ousmane Power-Greene "How a Movement to Send Formerly Enslaved People to Africa Created Liberia," by Becky Little, History.com Elizabeth Van Lew, American Battlefield Trust Elizabeth L. Van Lew, Library of Virginia "American Police," Throughline Podcast, NPR Article about Mary Jane Richards dated Oct. 7, 1865 in The Anglo-African Info about the history of The Anglo-African Song Credit: "Sleeper" by Steve Adams" and "Dive Down" by VYEN

Bite-sized Black History Bite-sized Black History is a podcast just for kids that empowers you to teach the little ones you love about brilliant Black Americans who have been largely overlooked by our history books. We featured 28 different people, one for each day of Black History Month! Invest today and use the coupon code BLACKHISTORY15 for 15% off until February 22nd. Buy Bite-Sized Black History! We take purchase orders! If your a teacher or librarian interested in submitting a purchase order please email us at hello@firstnamebasis.org Check out all 28 episodes of Bite-Sized Black History below! Season 1 Episodes Episode 1: Wilma Rudolph Episode 2: Richard & Mildred Loving Episode 3: Garrett Morgan Episode 4: The Hines Brothers Episode 5: Claudette Colvin Episode 6: Sidney Poitier Episode 7: Charles Drew Episode 8: Marie Van Brittan Brown Episode 9: Bayard Rustin Episode 10: Norma Merrick Sklarek Episode 11: Bessie Blount Episode 12: Ella Baker Season 2 Episodes: Episode 1: Dr. Debi Thomas Episode 2: Mary J. Wilson Episode 3: Ronald McNair Episode 4: Eartha Kitt Episode 5: Azellia White Episode 6: Dr. Kenneth & Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark Episode 7: Lyda Newman Episode 8: Gwen Ifill Episode 9: CJ Jones Episode 10: Marva Collins Episode 11: Ernestine Eckstein Episode 12: Charles L. Sifford Grand Finale Episodes: Episode 1: Gerald "Jerry" Lawson Episode 2: Lois Curtis Episode 3: Glenn Burke Episode 4: Eloise Greenfield Song Credit: "Sleeper" by Steve Adams" and "Dive Down" by VYEN

When we really take a moment to step back and think, it's easy to agree that Jesus had brown skin because he was from the Middle East. If that's the case, why is Christ so often depicted as white with light skin, hair, and eyes? In this episode we uncover the roots of white Jesus, explain the impact this depiction has made on us and our communities, and discuss why it's important to use more accurate depictions of Christ in your home. First Name Basis Patreon Community Support First Name Basis and our mission to create anti-racist communities by joining our Patreon community! Members of our Patreon community come together once a month for a Q-and-A session or a Policy Party to learn more. For Q-and-A sessions, Patreon members ask me and my husband Carter their pressing questions about anti-racism, inclusion and what's going on in the world. For Policy Parties, we invite community experts to help all of us take our values into our communities and make change to policies relevant to their area of expertise. Trust me, both of these added opportunities to learn are opportunities you don't want to miss! To learn more about becoming a Patreon member, visit patreon.com/firstnamebasis. Articles, Studies & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode First Name Basis Podcast, Season 2, Episode 24: "Cancel Culture Part 3: Removing Statues" First Name Basis Podcast, Season 2, Episode 15: "Diversity & Inclusion In LDS Art" "Where Did 'White Jesus' Come From?" On the Media podcast "'Color of Christ': A Story of Race and Religion in America," Terry Gross interview with Edward Blum, NPR "How Jesus Became White And Why It's Time To Cancel That" by Emily McFarlan Miller, Religion News Service "What's The Difference Between Puritans and Pilgrims?" by Dave Roos, History.com "The Harlem Renaissance," History.com "Colonel Henry Stanley Todd, The Priory, and the Nazarene" by Claudia S. Fortunato Psychologist Simon Howard from Marquette University "Dylann Roof Appeals Death Penalty in South Carolina Church Massacre" The Associated Press "Archaeologists In Turkey Believe They Are Digging Up The Original Santa Claus," by Ephrat Livni. Quartz Megyn Kelly: Jesus & Santa Are White Song Credit: "Sleeper" by Steve Adams" and "Dive Down" by VYEN

I made my "Untold Story of Thanksgiving" episode to help me — and hopefully you — understand the true, accurate history. As I think about the episode, I think it does a good job at correcting the history, but it still centers on the colonizers. Because of that, I've been thinking a lot about how I can better make Indigenous Peoples the center of our conversations and learning around Thanksgiving, and I knew just the right person to turn to to help me. On this week's episode, my dear friend Jalynne Geddes joins me to help unpack what we can do to center Indigenous Peoples. Jalynne is Nehiyaw from the Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation and is the creator behind the Nehiyanahk Creations on Instagram, where she shares her work as an activist both through words and through her beautiful beadwork. In this episode, you'll learn more about how our Indigenous brothers and sisters feel about Thanksgiving, how to center them during this time and how we can teach our kids about this as well. I hope by the end of this you have a clear understanding of what you can do in your family to decenter colonizers and instead give your focus to Indigenous Peoples this Thanksgiving. Check out our Thanksgiving resources Thanksgiving is this week, and we have a gaggle of free resources for you! Want some ideas for how to talk to your kids' teachers about teaching Thanksgiving in an inclusive, Indigenous-centered way? Head to firstnamebasis.org/teachingthanksgiving for some sample letters and a free download that you can send to teachers to get the conversation going! Looking for ways to center Indigenous Peoples' in your family's Thanksgiving celebration? Head to firstnamebasis.org/thanksgiving to get some ideas sent straight to your inbox! Articles, Studies & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode First Name Basis Podcast, Season 3, Episode 3: "The Untold Story of Thanksgiving" Jalynne Geddes' Instagram @nehiyanahk_creations Mark Ruffalo's land acknowledgement at the Emmy's Song Credit: "Sleeper" by Steve Adams" and "Dive Down" by VYEN

To say I'm obsessed with New York Times bestselling author Joanna Ho's novel "The Silence That Binds Us" is an understatement. Yes, it's a book technically written for young adults, but it's also one adults need to read — because not only is it a beautiful story of grief, but it is also an impactful story about anti-racism. I had the privilege of interviewing Joanna recently and talking to her about "The Silence That Binds Us" and specifically the lessons it teaches about Black and Asian solidarity. And just as much as "The Silence That Binds Us" is a book you don't want to miss, this interview is one you'll want to tune into as well! In this episode, Joanna and I discuss: Her process in writing "The Silence That Binds Us." What Black and Asian solidarity looks like. The power of stories in anti-racism work. What we can do about book banning in our communities. Joanna Ho is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author "Eyes that Kiss in the Corners" and "Eyes that Speak to the Stars." She has extensive experience as an educator (she's previously worked as an English teacher, a dean, the designer of an alternative-to-prison program, a creator of educator professional development, and a high school vice principal) and is passionate about anti-bias and anti-racism work. Joanna lives in the Bay Area where she enjoys chocolate chip cookies, being outside and having dance parties with her two kiddos. Join us for a Policy Party You know what anti-racism looks like in your home, now let's take it into our communities! Join us for a Policy Party on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 8 p.m. ET, where Lindsay Dusard will talk to us about refugee allyship! At each Policy Party, we hang out over Zoom with experts from community-based organizations who will help us understand the issues and policies relevant to their area of expertise. Each party focuses on a different subject — anything from immigration to environmental justice and more! You'll leave each party with specific actionable steps you can take to make your community more compassionate, inclusive and anti-racist. My friend Lindsay will join us to discuss how we can be better allies to members of the refugee community. She has worked in refugee resettlement for over eight years and is currently a Ph.D. student at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education, where her work focuses on understanding factors related to refugee and immigrant students' sense of belonging, wel-lbeing and success in the U.S. school system. First Name Basis Patreon members will receive free admission, or you can purchase a one-time Policy Party ticket at firstnamebasis.org/policyparty. If you can't attend the Policy Party, replays are also available with admission. Articles, Studies & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode Joanna Ho's website Joanna Ho's Instagram account @joannahowrites Learn more about "The Silence That Binds Us" Pre-order Joanna's upcoming children's book "One Day" Pen America, which has reports about book bans in America and ideas about what you can do to help stop the bans We Need Diverse Books, which advocates for diversity and representation in children's literature. Joanna Ho's books Song Credit: "Sleeper" by Steve Adams" and "Dive Down" by VYEN