About this episode
The episode features a conversation about race and identity with local youth and teacher Rita Jett.
Award-winning teacher Rita Jett joins the Love Girls Podcast for the first episode of a three-part series, Race Reimagined: Girls Healing Illinois.In this powerful, multigenerational conversation, local youth join hosts Kayla Babers and Jasmine Babers Gunn to discuss race, identity, and what it looks like to imagine a world beyond racism.Together, they explore healing, hope, and how young women are leading the way toward meaningful change.
People in this episode
Host: Kayla Babers
Guest: Rita Jett
Topics covered
- race
- identity
- healing
- youth leadership
Keywords
- multigenerational
- meaningful change
- hope
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Race Reimagined: Girls Healing Illinois
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