Kpfa - Talk-it-out Radio

The question many are asking in the wake of the murder of George Floyd is how we can contribute to dismantling the structures of racism.  Neighbors For Racial Justice based in the Diamond area of Oakland has been working on this issue with a white awake accountability group, a black advisory council, and a weekly black lives matter vigil in Oakland.  Host, Marlena Willis, speaks with two members, Sherri Taylor and Jenn Biehn about their work. Sherri Taylor, Psy.D. (she/they/femme) is a contemplative, scholar, consultant, and facilitator. She is core faculty in the Somatic Psychology department at California Institute for Integral Studies and also teaches in the clinical psychology doctoral program at The Wright Institute. She curates and hosts group trainings, playshops, and workshops for community and professional audiences in the areas of anti-racism, diversity and inclusion, cultural humility, the cultivation of joy and creativity, dream work, and spirituality. Sherri aspires each day to appreciate and hol