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Waltena Pride: My Story

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Society & Culture
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Reflections on just about everything from my version of American History, my life, and my ministry.
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This is not Normal

We've had to normalize many things since COVID. But this is not normal.

May 15, 2025•12 min•Season 5Ep. 5

1/21/25 - Resistance

Our tools of Resistance are joy, Black love, faith, and community. Let's use them to as we move forward. For Project 2025 prayer list, please visit, https://wdpacademy.weebly.com/prayer2025.html

Jan 21, 2025•15 min•Season 5Ep. 1

Becoming "Wicked"

"Wicked" is not just about a green woman, but a woman of color being labeled as wicked not just because of the color of her skin but because she dared to speak up and act out in the face of injustice.

Dec 14, 2024•17 min•Season 5Ep. 3

1972 & 2024 - The Tale of Two Campaigns

In 1972 Shirley Chisholm made history. Now in 2024, history is about to be made again. Exactly what kind of history remains to be seen. Vote!

Mar 28, 2024•17 min

Welcome to Season 4!

Three years and 44 episodes later and we are still here!

Aug 14, 2023•5 min•Season 4Ep. 1

The Case Against Trump

President Trump has been indicted three times. The last one is important because it outlines how our democracy was at risk after the 2020 presidential election. What happens next could determine whether the USA remains a democracy or becomes a dictatorship.

Aug 02, 2023•13 min•Season 3Ep. 9

Speaking Truth....With Love

It's time to counter the voices of division and otherness, with truth and love.

Jun 21, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 8

Tina Turner: Simply the Best

RIP Tina Turner. We thank you for using your voice to make great music and to speak out about domestic violence.

May 25, 2023•11 min•Season 3Ep. 7

When is enough, ENOUGH?

As of today there have been 146 mass shootings in America this year. The main cause of this problem is not mental illness or bullying. It is too many guns, period. We need common sense gun laws and we need them now!

Apr 13, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 6

Angela Bassett and Every Black Woman

Angela Bassett is one of the greatest actresses of our time and has never won an Oscar. She had a right to be disappointed. Her reaction is one that most black women have had to give. Frankly, we are tired of clapping for everyone else as we are passed over.

Mar 15, 2023•15 min•Season 3Ep. 5

Whose History?

White privilege is when your history is the curriculum and everyone's else is an elective. With 1.6 trillion dollars of buying power its time for us to invest in educating our children about our African American History.

Jan 25, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 3

Taking Care

Most of us will be a caregiver and need a caregiver at some point in our lives. These are some of my reflections about caregiving.

Jan 21, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 2

Real Problems and Privilege Problems

Much of what we consider to be problems are not really problems at all. Let's focus on the real problems and find some solutions.

Sep 02, 2022•10 min•Season 3Ep. 2

Distractions : Welcome to Season 3

It's hard to believe that it's been five months since I published an episode, but I've been distracted. Now I'm back, refocused, and ready to share my thoughts and my story. And you should too!

Aug 22, 2022•9 min•Season 3Ep. 1

The Oscars, The Slap, and The Village

History was made at the Oscars: Will Smith won an Oscar and slapped Chris Rock. But the "village", Denzel Washington and Tyler Perry stepped in. Why I believe that this is a teachable moment and how we need to be "the village" for each other.

Mar 28, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 4

How Did I Get Here?

It was 8:00 a.m. and 25 degrees and I was walking back and forth in the pool. And I wondered, "How did I get here?"

Jan 28, 2022•12 min

Miracle Worker

I've worn glasses since I was 5 years old. Yesterday, i drove without them!

Nov 23, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Taking Care

We say, "Take Care," all of the time. But what does that really mean? And are we really taking care of ourselves?

Oct 14, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 3

Confessions of a Good Girl

After a conversation with my daughter I began to wonder; when did I lose a part of my voice?

Aug 23, 2021•10 min

Season Two - My Story

We talked about a lot in season one. Let's continue the conversation in season two!

Aug 18, 2021•2 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Let's Talk About Mental Health

Sha'Carri Richardson, Naomi Osaka, and Simone Biles have brought the conversation about mental health to the forefront. It's time for us to have some serious conversations about mental health and mental illness.

Aug 01, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 27

Facing a New Normal

Living during this time of COVID-19 has brought some challenges. But through it all, so many good things have come out of it. Let's embrace the good and learn from the bad and the ugly. We can survive, thrive, and strive through this new normal. Thanks Dr. Patricia Gould-Champ!

Jun 12, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 25

My Garden

My garden is more than food and flowers. It's God in action!

May 18, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 24

The Church: Relevant or Shrinking?

Some of my thoughts on the state of the church in America and how political agendas have influenced its message.

Apr 14, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 23
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