WHO WE ARE: Farewell
Jaquita and Lameka say goodbye to Omni Circle presents: WHO WE ARE. Wwatopeka@gmail.com
Episodes
Omni Circle Presents: WHO WE ARE
A series dedicated to bridging the culture and class Gap in Topeka, as well as altering the negative perception Topeka residents have. The goal is to empower the community by engaging willing residents in discussions about their personal life experiences,
passions, businesses, and ideas.
Episodes
Community Engagement
Guest; Sylvia Ortiz and Marcus Miller chat with Lameka ans Jaquita about community engagement and basketball
The History of Voting rights and AAWVA
Guest; Angelia Crawford gives a brief overview of the history of voting. She throughly explains the challenges and changes through out American history. Guest; Verlisa Cradle talks about AAWVA; a local group dedicated to encouraging Topekans to vote.
WHO WE ARE: Does this make you uncomfortable?
Guest; Amanda, Emily, and Kalli discuss Allyship, otherism, and white fragility with Lameka and Jaquita. Congrats Lameka on your first led episode!!!
WHO WE ARE: Reform, defund, Solidarity, and Lynchings Pt2
Guest; Anita and Tamara rejoin WHO WE ARE to finish the conversation about reform, community engagement, and current events.
WHO WE ARE: Reform, defund, solidarity and lynchings
Guest; Tamara and Anita join WHO WE ARE to converse about reform, community engagement, and current events.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Cohost introduction
WHO WE ARE: Protesting Black lives
What does it mean to protest? Due to more publized Black police brutality victims, Americans and even people overseas have been protesting the systematic racism with in Law enforcement. Many have marched chanting Black Lives Matter and the names of victims murdered that we know of. This episode, Guest; Lameka and Brian will be discussing their opinions of the protesting and racism in America.
WHO WE ARE: Lacy LMSW
Guest; Lacy speaks about the therapist perspective of mental health for children. If you would like more information feel free to contact wwatopeka@gmail.com
WHO WE ARE: Aretha's journey
Trigger warning Guest; Aretha shares her mental health journey and perspective. If you or some one you know is struggling, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Life Line 1800-273-8255 or locally known Valeo Crisis at 785 -234- 3300.
WHO WE ARE: YMDG
Guest; Taurance Minikwu introduces his mentorship program; YMDG serving Topeka residents. If you would like more information or ways to be involved please email info@omnicirclegroup.org, call/text 785 430 3998, or message us on our Facebook page; Omni circle group.
WHO WE ARE: Covid 19 Survivors
What is the Corona Virus? How are we affected by it? This episode we will be exploring what the corona virus is and when it started. Guests; Christine and her son Xavius will be sharing their perspectives of this pandemic. Don't forget to follow our page on Facebook and instagram Omni Circle group.
WHO WE ARE: Omni Circle Group
How are you affecting change in Topeka? Guest; Michael Odupitian talks about who and what Omni Circle is. We explore how this community group is implementing change in the Topeka Community. Please send your questions and comments to Omni Circle Group's Facebook page if you would like to know more and become involved.
WHO WE ARE: Omni circle and podcast
This episode is an introduction to the podcast and omni circle group. Please send your questions, comments, who you would like to be interviewed, and topics to the Omni circle Facebook group.